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IMF celebrates Sewa Pakhwada in Mumbai,300 units of blood collected in blood donation camp, pledge taken for organ donation
Babushahi Bureau
Mumbai, September 25, 2024: As part of Sewa Pakhwada (service fortnight) to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 74th birthday, a Blood Donation Camp was organised at Navi Mumbai by Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) along with various organisations of Jain and other communities in Maharashtra on Wednesday to strengthen the blood supply, particularly for emergency services and raise awareness about the need for regular non-remunerated voluntary blood donations for saving lives. A pledge was also taken by the participants for organ donation.
Besides people from all sections of the society who donated blood, the blood donation camp was attended by leaders from Jain community including Acharya Lokesh Muni (the founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and the World Peace Center) and Sanjay Upadhyay, General Secretary, Jain Samaj Mumbai. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and IMF Convener Satnam Singh Sandhu, also attended the camp during which a total of 300 units of blood were collected.
On the occasion, members of various communities said PM Modi has elevated India's heritage and economy at the global level with his initiatives in the past 10 years. Lauding PM Modi’s role in promoting religious tourism and national identity, they said his initiatives have strengthened India's cultural heritage and made a positive impact on India's business landscape.
Commending PM Modi for getting the Ram Mandir constructed, they said this shows PM Modi’s commitment for preserving India's cultural legacy. They said PM Modi’s vision for heritage sites will transform India’s tourism landscape as it’s already attracting tourists from all over the world, thus giving boost to the economy.
People of various communities hailed PM Modi's inclusive development for all communities. Lauding PM Modi's initiatives like Jain circuit, members of the community said PM Modi has given recognition to the Jain community’s contributions with Padma Awards.
Women members of various communities said PM Modi is the catalyst for women’s empowerment in India and has taken initiatives to empower women across India with transformative policies. They said PM Modi's initiatives and schemes have brightened the future for women in India.
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and IMF Convener, Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “Teachings of our Tirthankaras (gurus or preachers of Jainism) have gained a new relevance in the time when, globally, many countries are getting into wars. So PM Modi has been projecting the principles of truth and non-violence on the global fora as a solution to the problems of the divided world,”.
“PM Modi believes that everyone's role is important in taking the country forward. That is why he always takes people of all religions together. PM Modi is serving people with the mantra that all religions were equal. In the last 10 years, PM Modi’s government had strived to serve the people with the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’ and the principles of ‘Sarv Panth Sambhav’, which means all religions are equal. PM Modi’s government’ has shown the commitment to serving the citizens with the belief of ‘Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva’ (service to humanity is service to God). More than 25 crore poor had been lifted out of poverty in such a short span for the first time since Independence which shows the PM Modi’s efforts to serve the people of all communities without discrimination. The outlook of the world towards India has transformed in past 10 years and it has instilled pride in every citizen. The sole aim of ‘nation first’ which was reflected in the policies and decisions of the Modi government,” Sandhu added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has increased the pride of India in the whole world: Acharya Lokesh Munni, founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and the World Peace Center
Acharya Lokesh Muni said, “The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has increased the pride of India in the whole world. He talks about 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and Sabka Vishwas. Unity in diversity is the fundamental characteristic of our country. Pluralistic culture is the specialty of our country. Sarv Dharam Sambhav” (all religions are equal) is its basic mantra. Today, in the Sewa Pakhwada, everyone has taken this pledge. Along with this, a pledge of organ donation has also been taken. My only request is that everyone should join this yagya of service and give their own contribution in it. Last year, I was present with them on the platform of the United Nations on the occasion of International Yoga Day. From there I addressed and said that Yoga is such a great heritage of ours that all the statues from the first Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankar of Jainism to Mahavira are found in proper condition. The next day I was invited by the President of America Joe Biden to Washington DC along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was also honoured with the Presidential Award. On the basis of my experience, I can say that at this time the whole world listens to India's voice. For this, whatever credit is given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, it will be less,”.
PM Modi always thought about the country and this is the identity of a strong and changed India - Sanjay Upadhyay, General Secretary, Jain Samaj Mumbai
Sanjay Upadhyay, General Secretary of Jain Samaj Mumbai, who participated in today's blood donation camp, said, "The PM Modi has not only promoted the heritage of the country but has also handled the heritage of the country in a very good way. Our heritage is our identity and this is the identity of a changed India and a strong India. PM Modi ji's initiatives like Jain Circuit, Ayodhya Circuit etc have promoted India’s religious heritage at the global level and people from all over the world are coming to India for religious tourism. This has not only created a distinct identity for the country but our country has also got economic benefits,”.
Speaking on the Mudra Yojana, Sanjay Upadhyay further said, "We, the people of Jain society, belong to the business class and always think about profit and under the Mudra scheme, not only our society but the whole of India has benefited. Modi Ji has launched these schemes for every section of the society due to which not only the country has developed but our whole country is standing together."
PM Modi resolved the long pending Ram Mandir issue, other governments did not make any effort, says Abhishek Giri
A resident of Mumbai, Abhishek Giri said the construction of Ram Mandir was pending for a long time, but PM Modi got this resolved. The previous government could have solved these issues. But it was not resolved by them. The way Modi ji has preserved our heritage, no one has done it till date.
The construction work of Mahakaal Corridor, Omkareshwar Corridor, Kashi Vishwanath and Kedarnath Corridor is also being done. This will also increase the number of tourists coming here from the country and abroad and the income of the people living here will also increase. India's GDP will also increase. With this, our country is also developing.
Commendable work is being done by the Modi government, due to which there is a wave of happiness in every community,” he said.
PM Modi is moving forward by taking all communities together, says Prakash Ashok Pirmal
Prakash Ashok Pirmal, a local resident who donated blood, praised the work done by Prime Minister Modi in the past 10 years. “PM Modi is developing not only the Jain community but all communities. He is moving forward by taking all communities along,”.
Thanking PM Modi for giving Padma awards for members of the Jain community and developing the Jain curuit, Pirmal said, “PM Modi considers all communities as one. We are all one, all are Indians, we do not have to be divided into different religions or castes,”.
The credit for empowering women of India goes to PM Modi, says Anita Singh, President of Helping Hand for Humanity
Anita Singh, President of Helping Hand for Humanity, who participated in the blood donation camp, said, "PM Modi has a very close relationship with the Jain community. He has always supported the Jain community and made every effort to strengthen it. PM Modi has always brought the Jain community forward and has made every effort to empower every woman of the country.
The Modi government has released excellent schemes for the bright future and strength of women. Every woman in India is empowered today and the credit for this goes to PM Modi,”.
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