Top News
Rajasthan CM appeals to Gujjars to end stir
Jaipur, Feb 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday appealed to the Gujjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti patron Col. Kirori Singh Bainsla to end the quota stir, considering the inconvenience faced by lakhs of passengers due to the cancellation and route diversion of trains.
The protest launched by the Gujjar community demanding 5 per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutes entered its fourth day on Monday. Gehlot asked the protesting community to place their demands before the Centre.
“We did our best for them during my last tenure as the Chief Minister. We spoke to them and introduced 1 per cent reservation for the Gujjar community. We also tried to give them 5 per cent reservation. However, the High Court cancelled the same. Now they can start discussions with the Centre for 5 per cent reservation as it requires constitutional amendments,” Gehlot said.
The Chief Minister added that he will do whatever he can for the Gujjar community. “Col. Bainsla should come forward for opening a dialogue and we shall take the discussion forward,” Gehlot said.
He also accused the BJP of inciting the Gujjar community and said, “The BJP plays politics on such issues. When we were in the opposition and the Gujjars were pressing for their demand for reservation, we never incited them.”
Meanwhile, the members of the Gujjar community on Monday jammed the Agra National Highway near Sikandara, which impacted the road traffic on either side. They also continued to block the railway tracks in Malarna Dungar near Sawai Madhopur.
Section 144 has been imposed in Dholpur, Dausa, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur and Karauli after violence being reported on Sunday. The protestors also pelted stones on police personnel, injuring six of them.
Many buses had to be stopped in the wake of the ongoing stir in Rajasthan. Several trains, including the Hapa-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express, Amritsar-Bandra Terminal Express, Amritsar-Mumbai Central Express, Firozpur-Mumbai Central Express and Jammu Tawi Express, have been cancelled, confirmed railway officials.
Additional police forces have been called in from neighbouring states to keep the situation under control. A total of 17 companies of Rajasthan armed forces have been deputed in eight districts of the state. Security has been tightened in railway stations and tracks, confirmed police sources.
–IANS
arc/arm/ab
Top News
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.