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We are with nation, armed forces, but against Modi, BJP: Mamata

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Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) Renewing her attack on the Narendra Modi government over the Pulwama terror strike, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said they are strongly in favour of the nation and its armed forces but against Modi and the BJP.

She also accused Prime Minister Modi and his party of politicising the blood of the slain soldiers and claimed that the real factors behind the ongoing Indo-Pakistan tension are being hidden from people.

“We are in favour of the armed forces and jawans. We are in favour of peace. But we are against Modi and the BJP.

“We are in favour of the nation and its people. But we are against ‘Modi-babu’. He is a shame for the country. Some national channels are supporting his acts. Maybe they too are victims of circumstances,” Banerjee said at the state secretariat Nabanna here.

“We are really sorry that the people of the nation are not able to know the facts. The real truth is being hidden from them. They can give me whatever punishment they want. I do not care. I have every right to speak as a common citizen,” she said.

Reiterating her claims that the Centre did nothing to protect the 40 CRPF personnel killed in the Pulwama last month, in spite of having intelligence inputs about the attack, the Trinamool Congress supremo said attempts to win elections at the cost of the soldiers’ blood will not be allowed.

“Why the Pulwama incident took place in spite of the prior intelligence report about a possible terror strike? Why the blood of so many jawans were politicised? Why no attempts were made to save those people?” Banerjee asked.

“Attempts to win elections at the cost of our soldiers’ blood will not be allowed. Soldiers are dedicated to the nation’s security. They never indulge in politics. I condemn those who are doing politics over the blood of our soldiers,” she added.

A suicide attack on a CRPF convoy in Kashmir’s Pulwama killed 40 CRPF personnel on February 14. Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed had claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Bengal Chief Minister had previously questioned the success of Indian Air Force’s retaliatory air strike on a JeM training camp in Balakot, across the Line of Control on February 26.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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.

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.

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