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Armed Forces Veterans, Former Bureaucrats To Hold Conclave Against Distortion of Hinduism

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Armed Forces Veterans, Former Bureaucrats To Hold Conclave Against Distortion of Hinduism

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Armed forces veterans and retired civil servants, coming out against growing intolerant hyper-nationalism, authoritarianism and majoritarianism, have joined civil society, media persons and other citizens to collectively fight the threat to fundamental rights and free speech in the country.

“We believe that as a quintessential Hindu but supremely a humanist and universalist, Gandhiji would be horrified at the way Hinduism is being twisted and distorted for political gain,” they said, inviting eminent citizens to a conclave on “Hinduism and Hindutva” to be held on the occasion of Gandhiji’s death anniversary on 30 January 2018.

The event will be chaired by Air Marshal Vir Narain (Retd) and the speakers include Professor Ram Puniyani (Retd), Ashok Vajpeyi, IAS (Retd) and Swami Agnivesh.

The move is one of the many protests in the country against the increasing attempts to impose a narrow concept of uniform, north Indian upper caste Hindu practices on the country. Its significance, however, lies in the fact that the prime movers and organisers of the event come from the very organisations that form the vanguard of government and the state that is pushing the Hindutva project.

The event also marks a strengthening of the alliance of its two constituents – organisations of armed forces veterans and former bureaucrats – which had initially started off on this route separately.

On 10 June 2017, sixty-five retired civil servants had written an Open Letter regarding the general spirit of religious intolerance, vigilantism, the propensity to crack down on student groups or universities that express dissent, a witch-hunt against certain NGOs if they oppose the State, systematic trolling to intimidate those who disagree with the dominant ideology, hyper-nationalism, authoritarianism and majoritarianism that all threaten free speech and other fundamental rights – that pervade the atmosphere in India today. The petition urged the reinstatement of reasoned debate, discussion and dissent and calls upon all public authorities, public  institutions and Constitutional bodies to defend the spirit of the Constitution of India.

On 30 July 2017, over 100 Veterans of the Armed Forces addressed a letter to the Prime Minister, chief ministers and LGs pointing out that the ethos of Armed Forces is that of ‘a family’ irrespective of caste, creed, language or culture and that what is happening today in our country is negation of the concept of ‘Unity in diversity’ and Constitutional rectitude. Dissent should not be equated to treason. The Veterans therefore urged the powers that be at the Centre and States to take note of their concern for the morale of our Armed Forces and urgently act to uphold our Constitution both in letter and spirit.

As a next step, the two groups  came together and held a Conclave on October 10 2017 in New Delhi. The subject was “A Fractured Polity – the Relevance of Gandhi today.” The Chair was Justice AP Shah. Ramachandra Guha and Mrinal Pande were the other panelists. There were participants from both groups, civil society and the media.

This time, they have chosen the occasion of Gandhiji’s death anniversary on 30 January to hold another Conclave on the theme of “Hinduism and Hindutva” at the  Indian Social Institute (ISI) on Lodi Road from 3 pm – 6.30 pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Trouble for AAP Government in Punjab: Congress drops hints

Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa hints at the possible collapse of the AAP government in Punjab. With BJP’s alleged involvement and corruption claims, the political tension in the state is rising.

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Pratap Singh Bajwa, leader of the opposition in Punjab, has sparked major political speculation, hinting at a possible collapse of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Bajwa claimed that more than 32 MLAs of the AAP are in contact with him, and some may even be in touch with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, he stressed that the Congress will not be responsible for toppling the government. Instead, he pointed fingers at the BJP, suggesting it would orchestrate the downfall.

In an exclusive interview, Bajwa made it clear that the Congress, despite its claims, will not take steps to destabilize the AAP government. He explained that Congress wants the AAP to complete its five-year term so that the public can judge its performance. “The BJP will handle the rest,” Bajwa said, distancing his party from any direct involvement in the collapse.

Bajwa also accused the AAP of being involved in corrupt practices, with allegations of money laundering through hawala channels. He claimed that crores of rupees have gone to foreign destinations such as Australia under the AAP’s rule. Additionally, the Congress leader alleged that the Delhi model employed by AAP encourages looting.

In a strong rebuttal, the AAP accused Bajwa of already securing a ticket to join the BJP. AAP leader Neel Garg alleged that Bajwa had met senior BJP leaders in Bengaluru and warned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to keep a close eye on him.

The AAP government has come under intense scrutiny since its defeat in Delhi earlier this month. Amidst this, the Punjab government has ramped up its anti-corruption initiatives, dismissing 52 police officers for corruption. Senior officers, including Varinder Kumar and Rajesh Tripathi, have also been suspended or reassigned as part of the government’s effort to clean up corruption in its ranks.

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Arvind Kejriwal wants to listen to PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat: IIT Kanpur’s exam question goes viral

After all, who knows? The next question might involve calculating the voltage drop across Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra route or designing a heat sink for Smriti Irani’s fiery speeches.

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In a move that’s equal parts genius and cheeky, IIT Kanpur has turned the spicy political rivalry between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal into a brain-tickling engineering question. Forget boring old circuits and resistors—this exam question is all about political shade and FM radio frequencies.

The question sets the stage for Kejriwal’s crushing defeat in the Delhi elections and his now limited funds (ouch!). It then dives into the real challenge: Kejriwal wants to tune into PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat on 105.4 MHz, but there’s a catch. He needs to design a filter that lets him listen to Vividh Bharti while blocking out two neighbouring FM channels—Radio Nasha (107.2 MHz) and FM Rainbow Lucknow (100.7 MHz)—by at least -60 dB. Oh, and thanks to his election campaign spending spree, he’s on a tight budget and can only afford a 50-ohm resistor, a variable inductor, and a variable capacitor. Tough luck, Kejriwal.

The question then asks students to help the AAP chief design this filter and calculate (a) the quality factor (Q) and (b) the values of inductance and capacitance needed. Because, apparently, even in hypothetical exam scenarios, Kejriwal can’t catch a break.

As the question went viral, IIT Kanpur was quick to clarify that this wasn’t a political jab—just a creative way to make engineering problems more engaging. “This is a common practice employed by many teachers to keep students interested. The mention of the reference in the question was intended to make the topic more relevant,” the institute said in a statement. Sure, IIT Kanpur, we believe you—but we also see what you did there.

Meanwhile, students are probably wondering if they should brush up on their politics along with their circuit designs. After all, who knows? The next question might involve calculating the voltage drop across Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra route or designing a heat sink for Smriti Irani’s fiery speeches.

In the end, this hilarious yet brilliant question proves one thing: when politics meets engineering, even exams get a dose of drama.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says Congress, AAP didn’t address issues of people of capital, BJP did so on day one

The Chief Minister reassured Delhi’s residents that her government would deliver on every commitment made during the election campaign. “We began our work on day one by visiting Yamuna Ghat, and we will ensure that 100% of our promises are kept,” she said, reiterating her administration’s focus on public welfare and development.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who was sworn in on Thursday, February 20, along with six other ministers, launched a scathing attack on Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday, accusing them of failing to address the concerns of Delhi’s residents during their respective tenures.

Gupta emphasized that her government had already taken decisive action by approving the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme on its first day in office, a move she claimed the AAP had stalled for years.

“The Congress ruled Delhi for 15 years, and after that, it was the AAP. Yet, neither of them truly addressed the issues faced by the people of Delhi. Now, just one day after we took office, they have started questioning our government,” Gupta said during a press conference.

Highlighting her administration’s commitment to swift and effective governance, Gupta stated, “We passed the Ayushman Bharat scheme in our very first cabinet meeting. We took the oath of office and, on the same day, approved the scheme that the AAP had delayed for years.” She urged the opposition to focus on their internal challenges rather than criticizing the new government. “Many of their members are ready to leave their parties, and they are worried because we are determined to fulfil all our promises,” she added.

Gupta also accused the opposition of fearing transparency under her government. “They are scared because, in the first assembly session, we will present reports that were never submitted before. The truth about their actions will be revealed to the people,” she asserted.

The Chief Minister reassured Delhi’s residents that her government would deliver on every commitment made during the election campaign. “We began our work on day one by visiting Yamuna Ghat, and we will ensure that 100% of our promises are kept,” she said, reiterating her administration’s focus on public welfare and development.

The BJP’s return to power in Delhi after more than 26 years marks a significant political shift, with the party promising to address long-standing issues and bring transparency to governance. As the new government sets its agenda, the focus remains on fulfilling its pledges and improving the lives of Delhi’s citizens.

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