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BJP rejigs poll tagline to ‘Modi hai to mumkin hai’
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The BJP is set to rejig its slogan for the Lok Sabha elections from “Namumkin ab mumkin hai” (impossible is possible now) to “Modi hai to mumkin hai” (Everything is possible if Modi is there), sources in the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Tuesday.
The BJP is planning to build its poll plank around “nationalism” for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the wake of the Balakot air strike by the Indian Air Force and the subsequent safe return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan’s captivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had coined the slogan “Modi hai to mumkin hai” at a rally in Rajasthan’s Tonk on February 23. Sources in the BJP said the attractive slogan was drawing public attention.
“‘Namumkin ab mumkin hai’ was a good choice, but we were looking for a better alternative with a Modi-centric slogan. ‘Modi hai to mumkin hai’ fits the bill,” said an informed source in the BJP.
Sources in the BJP also said that Prasoon Joshi, lyricist and chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), has been asked to prepare a theme song with patriotic fervour for the party.
Joshi had penned the BJP’s theme song for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls titled “Main desh nahi mitne dunga”, which was sung by Sukhwinder Singh.
At recent events of the BJP, a number of hoardings carrying images of Narendra Modi, along with soldiers of the armed forces, were seen with the slogan “Modi hai to mumkin hai.”
The BJP had earlier decided on “Namumkin ab mumkin hai” as its poll tagline for the 2019 general elections. The party is already running a media campaign with the slogans “Namumkin ab mumkin hai” and “Abki baar, phir Modi sarkar.”
In 2014, BJP’s poll slogan “Abki baar, Modi sarkar” had caught the imagination of the common voters. The slogan was created by Ajay Singh, SpiceJet promoter and former officer on special duty (OSD) to the late Pramod Mahajan.
The BJP is also running different campaigns with slogans such as “Saaf niyat, sahi vikaas” and “Kaho dil se, NaMo phir se,” among others.
–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.