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100 years of Chauri Chaura Incident, celebrations to continue for a year.
Celebrations to mark the centenary of Chauri Chaura incident inaugrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually on Thursday. Amid various programmes that have been lined up, 10 artists under the banner of Lalit Kala Akademi also paint stories of martyrs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it was “unfortunate” that those who laid down their lives in the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 were not given due place in the pages of history.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the Chauri Chaura incident should be included in school curriculum to instil national pride in students. A theme song, composed by Virendra Vatsa, has been prepared which will be sung by school children and volunteers at various programme venues across UP on Thursday.
“The three-minute song has been prepared by the culture department. It narrates the story of the incident and praises the martyrs for their efforts. This is only for the inaugural day. Subsequently, there will be programmes held throughout the year to mark the event ,” said a government spokesperson.
After the inaugration, national song Vande Matram will be sung across the state at programmes organised in schools and at martyrs memorials. Prabhat pheris will be taken out in all districts of the state while cultural programmes will be held for a year to mark the event.
On February 4, 1921, the police had fired at a group of protesters which led them to set the police station in Chauri Chaura on fire, killing some policemen. This led Mahatma Gandhi to call off the non-cooperation movement which had been gaining momentum till then.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
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.