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Raje govt orders SC, ST and OBC hostels to play national anthem to instill patriotism

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Raje govt orders SC, ST and OBC hostels to play national anthem to instill patriotism

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vasundhara Raje government orders all 789 government-run hostels across Rajasthan to make students recite National Anthem at 7 am every morning

While the ongoing massive protests across Rajasthan by the state’s farmers or the vitriolic threats being issued to Deepika Padukone by the Karni Sena for her on-reel portrayal of Rani Padmavati have failed to draw chief minister Vasundhara Raje’s attention, her government has its mission clearly cut out – SC,ST and OBC students must be pumped up with patriotic fervor.

It appears that the Vasundhara Raje Scindia-led BJP government in Rajasthan believes that over 40000 students from the scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backwards classes residing in its 789 state -run hostels and 22 residential schools do not match up to their counterparts from the ‘general’ category when it comes to their level of patriotism.

To ensure that patriotism – the trait in any individual that is most dear to the BJP – is drilled into these SC, ST and OBC category students, the Vasundhara Raje government’s department of social justice and empowerment has ordered all hostels and schools under its jurisdiction to make their inmates sing the national anthem – everyday at 7 am sharp.

This, at least according to the notions of the Raje government, will “instill patriotism” in the students at a time when Rajasthan is witnessing vitriolic protests to preserve the honour of a purportedly mythical woman – Rani Padmavati – albeit at the cost of the honour of a real-life, living woman – Hindi cinema’s Deepika Padukone.

Clearly, the Raje government which recently was under attack for a controversial legislation that sought to gag the media from writing against tainted bureaucrats till the chief minister decided that these babus could be tried for their alleged impropriety has identified its priorities.

The order, issued by Rajasthan’s department of social justice and empowerment on Monday, said that while the national anthem is recited in all residential schools, the tradition will now have to be followed in hostels too.

The department’s principal secretary Samit Sharma was quoted by Times of India as saying: “Hostel inmates gather for a daily prayer in the morning. The directive on national anthem was not being followed because of staff shortage. The directive has been issued to ensure national anthem is also sung on a daily basis.”

This, of course, isn’t the first time that Rajasthan has had its brush with the BJP trying to ensure that people in the state – from students to government employees – wear their patriotic fervor on their sleeves.

Recently, Ashok Lahoti – mayor of the BJP-controlled Jaipur Municipal Corporation – had made the singing of the national anthem and national song compulsory for all government employees at 9 am and 5pm daily. The Rajasthan Youth Board too had organised a ‘Vande Mataram’ event at Jaipur’s SMS stadium on November 8 – the first anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation decision – which was attended by over 50000 people and presided over by Vasundhara Raje as the chief guest.

Meanwhile, assessors and guarantors of patriotism in the other BJP-ruled state of Madhya Pradesh too have issued a diktat stating that students will need to respond with a “Jai Hind” instead of the banal and western import “Yes Sir” or “Yes Ma’am”when their name is called out during the roll-call in class. Doing so, like singing the national anthem, will make the students patriotic.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Rahul Gandhi alleges institutional bias, questions electoral system during Berlin address

Rahul Gandhi alleged that India’s institutions and electoral system have been weaponised to favour the BJP, remarks that sparked a strong political response.

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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has said that India’s institutional framework is facing a serious challenge and has been used to favour the ruling BJP. Speaking during an interaction at the Hertie School in Berlin, Gandhi questioned the functioning of key institutions and the electoral machinery, remarks that triggered a sharp political response from the BJP.

Gandhi said the Congress believes there is a problem with the electoral system and alleged that several institutions have been captured. Referring to investigative agencies, he claimed that bodies such as the CBI and the ED have been used as political tools. According to him, cases filed by these agencies overwhelmingly target those opposing the BJP, while leaders from the ruling party face none.

He also pointed to what he described as a stark financial imbalance between the BJP and the opposition, claiming a funding ratio of 30:1. Gandhi said this disparity reflects how institutions are being used to consolidate political power.

Opposition strategy and INDIA alliance

The Congress leader said merely pointing out problems in elections is not enough and stressed the need for the opposition to build a system of resistance that can effectively counter the ruling party. He added that the challenge now goes beyond electoral contests and is about presenting an alternative vision for the country.

On the INDIA alliance, Gandhi said the unity among opposition parties is rooted in their rejection of the ideological position of the RSS. While acknowledging that tactical contests between alliance partners will continue, he said they remain united when it comes to opposing laws they disagree with and working together in Parliament.

BJP hits back at remarks abroad

Gandhi’s comments delivered overseas drew a strong reaction from the BJP. Party president and Union minister JP Nadda accused him of speaking against India while Parliament is in session and claimed that he was undermining the country’s image at a time when the Prime Minister is receiving global recognition.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also criticised Gandhi, alleging that he routinely travels abroad to defame India. He accused the Congress leader of making misleading claims about the country’s institutions and economic activity while praising China.

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DU VC Prof Yogesh Singh entrusted with additional charge of AICTE Chairman

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Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi, has been entrusted with the additional charge of the post of Chairman, AICTE till the appointment of a Chairman of AICTE or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

It is noteworthy that AICTE Chairman Prof. TG Sitharam was relieved of his duties after his term ended on December 20, 2025. According to a letter issued by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on Monday, Prof. Yogesh Singh’s appointment is until the appointment of a regular AICTE Chairman or until further orders whichever is earlier.

Prof. Yogesh Singh is a renowned academician with excellent administrative capabilities, who has been the Vice-Chancellor of University of Delhi since October 2021. He has also served as the Chairperson of the National Council for Teacher Education. In August 2023, he was also given the additional charge of Director of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA).

Prof. Yogesh Singh served as the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi Technological University from 2015 to 2021; Director of Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi from 2014 to 2017, and before that, he was the Vice-Chancellor of Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda (Gujarat) from 2011 to 2014. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. He has a distinguished track record in quality teaching, innovation, and research in the field of software engineering.

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Goa nightclub fire case: Court extends police custody of Luthra brothers by five days

A Goa court has extended the police custody of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people, by five more days.

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December 22, 2025

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A court in Goa on Monday extended the police custody of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, by five more days in connection with the deadly fire incident that claimed 25 lives on December 6.

The order was passed as investigators sought additional time to question the two accused in the case linked to the blaze at the Anjuna-based nightclub.

Owners were deported after fleeing abroad

According to details placed before the court, the Luthra brothers had left the country following the incident and travelled to Thailand. They were subsequently deported and brought back to India on December 17, after which they were taken into police custody.

Advocate Vishnu Joshi, representing the families of the victims, confirmed that the court granted a five-day extension of police custody for both Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra.

Another co-owner sent to judicial custody

The court also remanded Ajay Gupta, another owner of the nightclub, to judicial custody. Police did not seek an extension of his custody, following which the court passed the order, the victims’ counsel said.

The Anjuna police have registered a case against the Luthra brothers for culpable homicide not amounting to murder along with other relevant offences related to the fire incident.

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