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Andhra CM seeks President’s intervention for ‘justice’
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday sought the intervention of President Ram Nath Kovind to ensure justice to the state through a resolution of the state’s post-bifurcation issues.
A delegation led by Naidu met the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan and submitted a memorandum urging him to direct the central government to adhere to the constitutional provisions and implement all commitments made to residuary state of Andhra Pradesh following the bifurcation of united Andhra Pradesh in 2014.
The President was informed that the NDA government had not implemented any of the assurances given by then Prime Minister in Parliament on February 20, 2014. These included Special Category Status to the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh.
The memorandum also brought to the notice of the President the non-fulfilment of provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
The inconsistencies in the Reorganisation Act and the actions of the Indian government caused injustice to Andhra Pradesh, it said.
Though provisional estimates indicate that it would require about Rs 1.09 lakh crore to construct Greenfield capital city Amaravati, the Centre had so far released only Rs 1,500 crore.
The 17-page memorandum explained in detail the assurances and commitment made both in Parliament and in the Reorganisation Act and how the Centre failed to implement them.
These include creation of a railway zone, a steel factory, bridging revenue deficit, funds for backward districts, construction of the Polavaram project and a petrochemical corridor.
Naidu, who on Monday undertook a fast in the national capital on the same issues, led the delegation comprising leaders of various groups fighting for special category status and other demands.
Later, Naidu told the media that Prime Minister Narendra Modi lacked leadership qualities and he did not want the country to progress.
The TDP chief said since the President was only a constitutional head, the final decision had to be taken by the central government. He said the state would also approach the court for justice and finally will take the issue to the people’s court.
–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.