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In our manifesto we will tell how we are going to create jobs: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday said his party will spell out clearly the roadmap on how to create jobs in the country.
“Wait for our manifesto. We will tell you how we are going to create jobs,” Chidambaram said in response to a query during the release of his book “Undaunted – Saving the idea of India”.
He slammed the Narendra Modi government for suppressing the data on the jobs as also on the ouster of successive RBI Governors Raghuram Rajan and Urijit Patel, saying both left in “utter frustration and disgust”.
In his opening remarks, Chidambaram said that what was happening “to India” could be irreparable if it was not stopped now.
“Let alone what is happening in India, I am concerned about what is happening to India. Fear is dominating the country and institutions are being compromised,” he said.
On the question of EVMs, he said that political parties trust the assurances given by the Chief Election Commissioners on the credibility of EVMs but at least 50 per cent VVPAT slips should be counted in each booth “to be doubly sure”.
“The EC has not answered it clearly as to why not 50 per cent paper slip counting, why just 5 per cent? If the excuse is that it would delay the result, so what if result is delayed?” he said.
Defending his party’s “equivocal” position on the Sabarimala issue he said that it was such a matter on which the other side’s point of view could not be ignored.
“As far as Sabarimala is concerned, do you have a clear cut answer? At least I don’t. I am not a very religious person. I swear by Article 14, 15 and 16 of the Constitution. But are these issues amenable to a judicial solution?” he said.
“I personally support the Supreme Court judgement. But millions of people, including Congress workers, think that that judgement was over the top. And that it should be left to Devasam Board, the tantris and the customs. Now, who am I to tell them that they are wrong?
They will turn around and say ayou are wrong’.
“How can I stop ordinary men and women from expressing their views? Within a family there can be views, within a community there can be views, within a village there can be views. This is not an issue on which you and I can take such a categorical position that no other view is acceptable,” he said.
The Supreme Court has allowed the entry of women of all ages in the Sabarimala temple. As per the custom, women of menstrual age were not allowed inside the temple.
Asked if this was not exactly the position of the Hindutva groups on Ayodhya Ram temple issue, the senior Congress leader said the two issues were different.
“Ayodhya is not an issue of custom, it’s an issue of faith. Don’t mix up custom with faith. In Sabarimala it is custom opposed to modern constitutional values. In Ayodhya, we are talking about the birthplace of somebody, centuries ago. Because of that faith, a group is claiming the land.
“The other group says a mosque has existed there for several hundreds of years. So the question that Supreme Court will resolve is framed by the Allahabad High Court,” he 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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