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Modi doing politics in inaugurating Calcutta HC’s circuit bench: Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of doing politics by inaugurating projects “hurriedly” ahead of the elections after the PM inaugurated a circuit bench of the Calcutta High Court in north Bengal.
“I am ashamed to talk about this man. The circuit bench is under the Calcutta High Court. Was anyone from the Calcutta High Court present at the inauguration? Neither state government (officials) nor anyone from high court was present there,” Banerjee said.
Distorting the Prime Minister’s name, she said, “Maddy babu did not inform any judge of the high court. He did not even inform the state government and just sent a minute-to-minute programme that he would do that because the elections are coming. It is a matter of great shame. The state government was not consulted.”
She alleged that the Central government did not spend a single penny on the circuit bench project in which about Rs 300 crore were spent by the state.
“The land was provided by the state government. We completed the project in coordination with the Calcutta High Court,” Banerjee told reporters here.
She also accused the Centre of delaying the issuance of a notification which is required for the commencement of the bench.
“About few months back, the then Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court fixed a date to inaugurate the bench. The Chief Justice and I were supposed to be present at the inauguration ceremony but a notification required to commence court work was not issued by the Centre,” Banerjee said.
Before addressing a rally in Jalpaiguri district on Friday, the Prime Minister inaugurated the circuit bench. Incidentally, the Union cabinet approved the establishment of the circuit bench of the Calcutta High Court in Jalpaiguri on February 6. It will have jurisdiction over four districts — Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar.
“They hired a band party to beat their own election drum. This is unfortunate. Without manpower, how will it function? What does he think of himself? That he is the big boss of this country and whatever he wants, he can do it? Does he think that all are fools and only he is the clever person? He wants to do everything hurriedly now ahead of the elections,” Banerjee alleged.
In 2016, the Central government promised to reopen seven tea gardens; have they opened the closed tea gardens, Banerjee asked.
“He made false promises and is telling lies about pensions of tea workers. Whatever he is saying is not new and a scheme has been in existence. We have been providing benefits to them,” she said.
She reiterated that the expiry date of the present Central government led by Modi will be over soon.
Responding to a query regarding Modi’s comments on the lack of development in North Bengal, Banerjee said, “We have set up a new Secretariat and created new districts. Has he not seen these? We undertook several development projects in north Bengal districts. Has his government spent a single penny?”
Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for a four-lane section of National Highway 31 D between Falakata and Salsalabari in Alipurduar district under the ‘Bharatmala Pariyojana’.
“I have conducted over 50 meetings for the execution of the projects and there were so many problems. Work for this road construction has already been started, and now he is inaugurating it. This is election campaign,” Banerjee said.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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