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Don’t commit suicide over special status: Andhra CM
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday appealed to people not to be driven by emotion and commit suicide over the issue of special status to the state.
He said that his government was making all efforts to get justice to the state.
The Andhra assembly on Monday passed a condolence resolution mourning those who committed suicide over the delay in the award of special status to the state.
Moving the resolution, Naidu said some people were getting emotionally disturbed. He appealed to the people not to resort to the extreme step.
Speaker Kodela Sivaprasad Rao announced the passing of the resolution amid pandemonium as the YSR Congress Party alleged that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led government had muzzled the voice of the opposition.
The house witnessed sharp exchanges between Naidu and opposition leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, who blamed the statements of the TDP and BJP leaders for the suicides.
“You are saying that the state will not get special status and this is leading to suicides,” said the YSR Congress chief.
He also targeted the government for not paying even a penny as compensation for the families of those who sacrificed their lives.
Naidu hit back at Jagan, blaming his party and the Congress for dividing the state. He alleged that Jagan compromised with the Congress to save himself in corruption cases.
Claiming that TDP alone can protect the state’s interests, he said people believed this and voted it to power.
Naidu said he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week and the special status was the first point on the agenda.
“We also sought a special package and implementation of all the commitments made in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act,” he said.
The chief minister said he also urged the central government to do the handholding till Andhra Pradesh achieves level-playing field with neighbouring states.
He said the prime minister directed the officials to prepare a road map.
Finding fault with YSR Congress Party’s demand asking TDP ministers to resign from the central cabinet, Naidu wondered if Jagan’s party was keen to join the NDA government.
Earlier, as soon as the monsoon session began, the YSRCP stalled the proceedings, demanding an immediate debate on the issue of special status.
The speaker rejected the adjournment motion moved by the party and informed the house that the government will make a statement.
The house later passed a resolution, paying tributes to former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. It also took up another resolution to condole the death of 29 pilgrims in stampede at Rajahmundry during Godavari Pushkaram last month.
There was heated argument between the ruling and opposition parties as Jagan blamed Naidu for the tragedy.
TDP members took strong exception to Jagan’s remarks.
The leader of the opposition also criticised the speaker for repeatedly disconnecting his mike. The speaker termed Jagan’s remarks against him derogatory and asked him to withdraw the same.
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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.