World
Trump blames George Bush for 9/11, Jeb defends brother
By Arun Kumar
Washington: Republican presidential frontrunner waded into controversy by suggesting that former president George W. Bush shared in the blame for the Sep 11, 2001 (9/11) terrorist attacks because they happened during his presidency.
Stung by the comments, rival Jeb Bush angrily responded Friday, calling the media mogul’s comment “pathetic” and asserting that his brother kept the country safe.
“How pathetic for @realdonaldtrump to criticize the president for 9/11. We were attacked & my brother kept us safe,” he tweeted.
Trump ignited the controversy Friday morning when he told Bloomberg TV: “When you talk about George Bush, I mean, say what you want, the World Trade Center came down during his time.”
“Hold on, you can’t blame George Bush for that,” interjected the Bloomberg anchor, but Trump stood by his comments.
“He was president, OK? … Blame him, or don’t blame him, but he was president. The World Trade Centre came down during his reign,” Trump said.
On Friday evening, Trump took to Twitter to double down on the comment, saying he had merely been polite when Bush defended his brother during the most recent Republican debate.
“At the debate you said your brother kept us safe – I wanted to be nice & did not mention the WTC came down during his watch, 9/11,” he tweeted.
“No @JebBush, you’re pathetic for saying nothing happened during your brother’s term when the World Trade Centre was attacked and came down,” Trump tweeted about 20 minutes later.
He soon added: “.@JebBush, like it or not, our country needs more energy and spirit than you can provide! #MakeAmericaGreatAgain”
Trump has previously taken aim at Bush, calling his presidency a “disaster.” And he said last week that the decision to invade Afghanistan in 2001 was a “terrible mistake.”
Trump also criticised President Barack Obama for his response to the Dec 14, 2012 Sandy Hook massacre of the innocents at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, that left 26 dead.
Though he did not lay the blame for the school shooting on Obama in the same way as Bush, Trump said: “If you look at Sandy Hook, those people are still begging for help. It’s a disaster, and it’s a disaster all over the place.”
“We have tremendous potential, we have tremendous people. What we need is a leader. We don’t have a leader.”
National
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.