NSWS, organise blanket donation drive in Chikmagalur to mark Christmas season
Chikmagalur: In a gesture of compassion during the Christmas season, the Nicholas Social Welfare Society (NSWS) and Yes We Can Organization organized a blanket donation event on the evenings of December 24th and 25th in Chikmagalur. The initiative, led by Shaun D'Souza, Co-Founder of NSWS, aimed to provide warmth to those in need during the winter.
The blanket distribution took place at significant locations, including St. Joseph's Cathedral Church, Holy Family Church, Market Road, and the NSWS Office in Chikmagalur. Bishop of Chikmagalur Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Swamy, Chikmagalur MLA Shri H. D Thammaiah, and Shri Rev. Fr Vinay Kumar actively participated in distributing blankets to the deserving people of Chikmagalur.
Guests of honor, Shri Dr. Venugopal Rao and Shri D H Nataraj, applauded the initiative for its humanitarian gesture. Shaun D'Souza mentioned that the idea originated from witnessing the challenges faced by people sleeping on footpaths and bus stands during the harsh winter nights.
The charitable endeavor received contributions from various individuals, including Pradyumna V Rao, Dr. Adarsh Sundar, and Siddhanth Nataraj. The initiative was dedicated to the memory of late Deryck Correa, known for his generosity.
The event was further supported by various individuals, including Ronald Santhosh, Steven D'Souza, Royan D'Souza, and John Sachin, who actively participated in distributing 100 blankets. Additionally, the team distributed chocolates to children during the drive.
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EC-TMC meet ends on bitter note; CEC asks TMC delegation to 'get lost', MP accused of 'shouting'
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New Delhi (PTI): The meeting between a Trinamool Congress delegation and the full bench of the Election Commission on Wednesday culminated on an acrimonious note, with the TMC saying the panel's chief asked them to "get lost" at the end of the seven-minute meeting, while the EC accused them of "shouting".
After the meeting, TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien told mediapersons that they handed over letters from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, and also apprised him of specific instances of poll officials having links with the BJP.
"Then he said, 'Get lost'. We have done eight to nine meetings with the Election Commission. Apart from the CEC, none of the other election commissioners spoke," O'Brien said.
"While we were walking out, one of my colleagues congratulated Gyanesh Kumar for being the only CEC to have notices moved in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for his removal," O'Brien MP said.
Meanwhile, sources in the Election Commission said the poll panel chief gave a "straight talk" to TMC leaders.
They accused O'Brien of shouting at the election commissioners and alleged that he asked the CEC not to speak.
The EC sources further said the elections in West Bengal would be "fear-free, violence-free, intimidation-free, and inducement-free."
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