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Congress prepares for Priyanka’s visit
By Mohit Dubey
Lucknow, Feb 9 (IANS) As hectic preparations are underway at the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) office in the posh Mall Avenue area for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s first visit to the city on Monday after her plunge into active politics, Congress leaders say this time the buzz will not be limited to “just cosmetics” but will be followed up by serious business ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
And so other than the fresh paint, the beefed up security, makeover of the party’s hitherto deserted office, the posters, banners and hoardings, a close-knit team is doing the spadework for Priyanka after she was assigned with the uphill task of winning back the party’s traditional voters and pepping up the morale of the cadres head of the crucial, do-or-die electoral battle for Parliament.
Gandhi, who was appointed Congress General Secretary (UP East), will be accompanied by her brother and Congress president Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia, who has been assigned the task of handling western UP for the party in the elections. UPCC chief Raj Babbar has held several meetings planning for the high-profile visit, which is likely to begin with a road show from the Charbagh railway station to the party office, weaving its way through important places in the city like Hussainganj, GPO, Raj Bhawan round about and Hazratganj.
The district administration, however, has so far not okayed the route proposed by the state Congress leadership. Senior party leaders, led by Raj Babbar are scheduled to meet the Lucknow District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma to get the necessary clearances.
Office bearers and leaders have been asked to ensure crowds and “see to it that the debut visit is a thing to remember” a party leader involved in the preparations told IANS.
A team of the Special Protection group (SPG) is already camping ahead of the visit and is finalising the security plan, which includes sanitising the area where the Priyanka will move around in the office.
A room which will double up as her office has also been readied for Priyanka, who will stay in the city till February 14.
But other than the cosmetics, informed sources say, a close-knit team of state leaders has already been tasked with many assignments, which include detailing of the past Lok Sabha performances of the party, collate data of “winnable seats” and also work on a detailed plan to bring back the “old guard” that has stuck with the party through thick and thin.
“The idea is to strike a chord with the party loyalists, be it workers or office bearers or leaders. The mantra is to work and win” a leader said. Raj Babbar said that the excitement was high among party workers and the workers and her visit will certainly boost the party morale ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
“We certainly are privileged that Priyanka-ji has been assigned to boost party prospects in Uttar Pradesh and we are going to give in our best in this endeavour” the actor-turned-politician said further.
Sources said that the basic data of probable candidates based on parameters of winnability, caste matrix and loyalty for the party is ready and would come up for discussion with Priyanka during her four-day stay in the state.
(Mohit Dubey can be reached at [email protected])
–IANS
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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.
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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.”
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