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Eliminate gender discrimination: Harsimrat Kaur
Anandpur Sahib: Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Wednesday called for an end to differentiation against women and elimination of gender discrimination.
Addressing a gathering in Mata Nanki Istri Gurmat Samagam here, on the occasion of the beginning of three-day celebrations of the 350th anniversary of Anandpur Sahib’s foundation, she said women should take a lead in ending gender discrimination.
Recalling the role played by women in safeguarding and strengthening the Sikh Panth, the minister said: “We all should learn a lesson from the lives of those brave women who had served as forerunners in protecting the rights and interests of women.”
She also called upon the womenfolk to make Mai Bhago their ideal to combat social menaces.
Mai Bhago, also known as Mata Bhag Kaur, was a Sikh woman who led the Sikh soldiers against the Mughals in 1705 and killed several enemy soldiers. She is seen as a saint warrior by the Sikhs.
Paying obeisance to the Sikh gurus and the sacred land of Anandpur Sahib, Harsimrat Kaur said this was not only a sacred land but a historic place where the 10th Sikh master, Guru Gobind Singh, formed Khasla Panth on April 13, 1699.
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, accompanied by Harsimrat Kaur Badal, dedicated the recently installed 81-foot stainless steel ‘Khanda’ here.
Recalling the significance of ‘Khanda’, Badal said its installation would be a humble tribute to the great philosophy of Sri Guru Gobind Singh, who laid the foundation of the Khalsa Panth.
He said ‘Khanda’ symbolises the eternal spirit of universal brotherhood, courage and valour against the tyranny, oppression and injustice.
Anandpur Sahib, 85 km from Chandigarh, is home to the second most important Sikh shrine, Takht Keshgarh Sahib, after the ‘Harmandar Sahib’ (popularly known as Golden Temple) in Amritsar.
The Anandpur Sahib shrine attracts hundreds of devotees daily.
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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.