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Delhi Prisons grants 21-day furlough to Om Prakash Chautala
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Delhi Prisons grants 21 days’ furlough to Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) chief Om Prakash Chautala, with condition not to participate in political activities withdrawn, a lawyer said on Friday.
The Delhi government conceded to the representation of Om Prakash Chautala whereby it was urged that the condition of furlough compelling him to remain politically inactive be withdrawn.
Earlier Chautala, 83, alleged in his petition filed through advocate Amit Sahni that he was a victim of “political conspiracy hatched between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, headed by Arvind Kejriwal, and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), headed by his grandson Dushyant Chautala”.
Before the listing of the said petition, representation was made to the Director General (Prisons), calling upon him to withdraw the condition that he shall not attend/ address any political meeting and gatherings and shall not involve in political activates during the period of furlough.
Chautala was granted 21 days’ furlough on January 17 and the same was to be availed from January 22 onwards. Later, on January 18, the said condition was imposed.
Chautala’s petition alleged that after the AAP gave support to the JJP in Jind by-election in Harayna following the death of MLA, Harichand Middha (of INLD), Satyendar Jain, the Delhi Home Minister, on January 19 wrote to Director General (Prisons), asking the latter not to release Chautala before the Jind by-polls.
Accordingly, the competent authority modified the furlough order and directed that Chautala would be released on or after January 29 after Jind election but the condition was kept as such.
Alleging that the furlough granted to Chautala was politically interfered with after AAP-JJP alliance and particularly after the letter of Delhi Home Minister to the Director General (Prisons). The order of imposing condition even post Jind by-election was challenged before the Delhi High Court.
“Since the authorities withdraw the condition that he shall not participate in any political activity, we may not proceed with the writ petition filed in this regard,” said Chautala’s lawyer.
“Chautala can move out of jail anytime after furnishing the personal bonds and surety bonds as required by the jail authorities” Sahni added.
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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.