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Who is Acharya Pramod Krishnam?
With a long white flowing beard, white robes and a red ‘tilak on the forehead, Acharya Pramod Krishnam looks more like a godman and less like a politician, who is set to take on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on May 6 in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls.
Congress candidate, Krishnam, seems to be an unlikely challenger to Rajnath Singh from the Lucknow Lok Sabha seat.
“Why unlikely? Everyone had high hopes from Rajnath Singh in 2014 but he chose to remain a mute spectator to all that went on. His loyalty was with his government and not his people,” the Acharya says as he takes time off in between his campaign.
The credentials of the 56-year-old Krishnam are not known to many. In fact, his persona remains wrapped in intrigue.
Born on January 4, 1965, in a Brahmin family in Bihar He founded the Shri Kalki Foundation in Sambhal and is also the Peethadhishwar of the Kalki Dham.
The Acharya joined the Congress and contested the Lok Sabha elections in 2014 from Sambhal but lost.
He denies that he is ‘bound to Hinduism’. “I write bhajans and shairi, too. I attend religious programmes and mushairas with the same time fervour. My religion is peace and anyone who tries to disturb it is my rival,” he explains.
The Acharya, say his supporters, has been giving lectures on Islam and humanity and his knowledge on these subjects is appreciable.
He says that he decided to challenge a top Bharatiya Janata Party leader only because the party failed to keep its promises.
“In this election campaign, Prime Minister Modi is not talking about ‘Skill India’, ‘Make in India’ or even demonetisation. The party has forgotten Ram.
“The Modi government spoke more and acted less on Pakistan.
They brought an ordinance on SC/ST (Act) and triple talaq but forgot Ram temple,” he says and adds “Jo Ram ka na hua, woh desh ka kya hoga.”
The Acharya also downplays the fact that his name was included in the list of ‘fake godmen’, issued by the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad last year. “I do not need the certificate of any organisation. I know what I am doing and will continue to pursue my path,” he says.
The Akhara Parishad says that he has been ousted from the group because he does not follow the ‘sant parampara’ (tradition of saints) and has neither left his home and family, which all genuine saints do.
Acharya Pramod Krishnam also denied that he is a light weight candidate, pitted against the Union Minister. “Just wait and watch and you will be surprised. I do not have money and power but I have the love of the people,” he says confidently.
However, Acharya Pramod Kishnam is upset over the fact that Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha has been campaigning for his wife Poonam Sinha who is a Samajwadi candidate in Lucknow.
“Shatrughan Sinha is a senior politician and he should understand the norms and dignity of politics. He did not even visit the Congress office — but visited the SP office — and has been singing paeans to SP-BSP leaders. I would certainly want the party high command to take note of this,” he ends.
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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