Congress slams BJP panelist’s alleged ‘death threat’ to Rahul Gandhi in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress party in Kerala has strongly condemned the alleged threat made against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi by a BJP panelist during a televised debate, demanding immediate legal action.
The controversy erupted after Printu Mahadev, a former ABVP leader appearing for the BJP, reportedly said during a debate on News18 Kerala regarding the recent Ladakh violence, that “Rahul Gandhi will be shot in the chest,” as reported by The Indian Express on Sunday.
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala urged the Kerala police to immediately register a case against Mahadev. “A BJP spokesperson has openly raised death threats against the Lok Sabha Opposition Leader. However, Kerala police under Pinarayi Vijayan are reluctant to register a case against him. Police reluctance shows the nexus between BJP and CPI(M). He (Mahadev) should be booked without delay,’’ he said.
Echoing similar concerns, Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V.D. Satheesan expressed shock over the lack of police action. “It is shocking that police have not so far taken a suo motu action on the threat. Rahul cannot be silenced with such words,” TIE quoted him as saying.
Satheesan further accused the state government of tacitly aligning with the saffron party. “Police inaction shows that the Vijayan government has compromised with BJP. They want to end Rahul Gandhi,” he remarked.
Satheesan added that the people of India would not allow any attempt to silence Rahul Gandhi, who, he said, remains steadfast in his fight against communalism and fascism, undeterred by threats or intimidation.
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It's govt's responsibility to support youth who dare to dream: Omar Abdullah
Jammu (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government may not be able to provide jobs to everyone, but it can create an ecosystem for youngsters to become entrepreneurs and innovators.
It is the responsibility of the government to support youth who dare to dream, he said.
After inaugurating the 11th National Conference and Exhibition on Emerging and Innovative Trends in Engineering Technology (NCEEITET) at the Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) in Jammu, Abdullah said, “We may not be able to provide jobs to everyone, but we can certainly create an environment where our youngsters become entrepreneurs and innovators.”
The two-day conference is being organised by the GCET in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur and the World University Consortium (WUC).
Addressing the gathering, Abdullah assured that all necessary steps would be taken to strengthen infrastructure and support systems at the GCET, ensuring that it continues to evolve as a premier institution.
The chief minister also inaugurated a new building for the School of Architecture in the college, built at Rs 19.71 crore.
Stressing the need to balance modernity with the region’s cultural and historical identity, Abdullah said, “Not every building needs to be made of glass and steel. Our structures must reflect our heritage and preserve our cultural ethos.”
Highlighting the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, Abdullah said they could significantly improve tourism management, visitor experience and service delivery in Jammu and Kashmir.
However, he cautioned that technological advancement should complement human effort rather than replace jobs, especially in a region where unemployment remains a concern.
The chief minister said that attracting tourists to Jammu and Kashmir was not difficult, but ensuring repeat visits required consistently enriching experiences and better infrastructure across tourism segments, including pilgrimage, border and leisure tourism.
To address the infrastructure gaps in the college, Abdullah announced that funds would be provided this year for the construction of an auditorium.
He also assured support for setting up an incubation centre in GCET.
During the event, Abdullah also released the e-proceedings of the conference, comprising 28 shortlisted research papers.
