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Mamata begins poll campaign, says India needs ‘people’s government’
Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Kickstarting her party’s Lok Sabha poll campaign on International Women’s Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government, saying that it had reached its “expiry date” and that the country needs a “people’s government” for future years.
She accused the Centre of showing off its military prowess and playing war games to influence people ahead of the forthcoming general elections, and claimed that the new government formed by the opposition parties will fight against terrorism and reinstate peace in the Kashmir Valley.
“Elections are near. So now they (Centre) are busy showing off the missiles and playing war games. Your expiry date has come. The new government will fight terrorism and bring back peace in Kashmir.
“It is our promise to reinstate peace and harmony in the country. All of us will do it together,” Banerjee said at a rally in central Kolkata’s Dorina Crossing.
“So many incidents of terror strikes like Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama took place in the last five years. Where was the government then? Remember, the country needs a people’s government. It needs a united India government,” she said, referring to the anti-BJP alliance.
Coming down heavily on the Centre for saying that the documents related to the Rafale fighter jet deal have been stolen, she questioned whether documents related to the country’s internal security have also been misplaced.
She wondered how the Central government could ensure the nation’s security when it cannot protect simple documents.
“They are saying Rafale documents have been stolen. Has the nation’s internal security documents also been stolen? When you cannot protect Rafale documents then how will you provide security to the country?” the Trinamool Congress supremo asked.
Renewing her attack on the Prime Minister, Banerjee said Modi has stolen the nation’s property and destroyed all the institutions in the country and raised the slogan of ‘Modi hatao Desh Bachao’ (oust Modi, save the nation).
“You (Modi) have stolen the entire country. What is left of it? When you are removed from power, the country would come to know how you have stolen all our assets. All the institutions are destroyed. Such is the situation that the RBI chief had to resign and the CBI chief was forced to leave.
“Only Modi-bhai campaign is going on,” she said.
Earlier in the day, Banerjee, accompanied by senior women leaders of her party walked from central Kolkata’s Sradhananda Park to Esplanade to celebrate the power of womanhood on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
“I congratulate all the mothers and sisters on International Women’s Day. I strongly condemn the atrocities on Dalits, tribals, women, minorities and farmers in the name of lynching,” Banerjee said.
“Bengal has highest respect for women. Trinamool Congress is the only party where 35 per cent of its elected members in Parliament are women. In the coming elections, we will make sure that more than 35 percent of our candidates are women,” she added.
–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.
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