Rahul Gandhi has now declared 'open war' against Indian state itself: BJP
New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks that "we are now fighting the BJP, the RSS and the Indian state itself" triggered a row on Wednesday with the BJP alleging that his statement was straight out of "George Soros’ playbook."
Addressing party leaders after the inauguration of the Congress' new headquarters at 9A, Kotla Road here, Gandhi said, "Do not think that we are fighting a fair fight. There is no fairness in this. If you believe that we are fighting a political organisation called the BJP, that we are fighting a political organisation called the RSS, you have not understood what is going on.
"The BJP and the RSS have captured every single institution of our country. We are now fighting the BJP, the RSS and the Indian state itself," he said.
Sharing a video clip of Gandhi's remarks, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said, "Rahul Gandhi has now declared an open war against the Indian State itself. This is straight out of George Soros’s playbook."
In his remarks, Gandhi said, "I clearly stated that something went wrong in the Maharashtra elections. We are uncomfortable with the way the Election Commission operates. The sudden appearance of almost one crore new voters between the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in Maharashtra is problematic".
Gandhi said it is the Election Commission's duty to provide a voters' list with names and addresses of those who voted in the Vidhan Sabha election.
However, the commission has refused to provide this information, he said.
"Why would the Election Commission refuse to make the voters' list transparent? What purpose does it serve by not providing us with the list, and why are they withholding it? It is the Election Commission's duty to provide transparency, and it is their sacred responsibility to explain why this has happened," he said.
"This is something that every Congressman and every opposition member must keep in mind. There is a serious problem with our election system, and it is the Election Commission's duty to be transparent," he said.
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Bhatkal: AITM to host national-level hackathon ‘CodeFest 2025’
Bhatkal: The Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management (AITM) is set to host AITM CodeFest 2025, a national-level hackathon aimed at bringing together some of the brightest minds in technology from across the country. Organized by the final-year students of AITM, the event will serve as a platform for innovation, creativity, and real-world problem-solving through technology.
The hackathon, open to tech enthusiasts and students from all over India, will feature a rigorous two-round process to ensure only the most talented and innovative teams make it to the final stage.
Event Structure
- First Round: Online Submission
Participants will submit ideas based on the provided themes and problem statements. Over 1,000 students from colleges across India are expected to participate in this round.
- Second Round: 24-Hour On-Campus Hackathon
Shortlisted teams will compete in an intense 24-hour hackathon at the AITM campus in Bhatkal. Approximately 25-30 teams, comprising the top 100 students, will be selected to participate in this final stage.
Event Timeline
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Registration Opens: December 25, 2024
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Registration Closes: January 20, 2025
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Idea Submission Period: January 21-31, 2025
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Team Shortlisting: February 3, 2025
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Final Hackathon: February 8, 2025
AITM CodeFest 2025 promises to be a celebration of innovation and technical excellence, providing a platform for participants to showcase their skills while addressing real-world challenges through technology. The event is expected to attract a vibrant mix of ideas and foster collaboration among some of India’s most promising young minds.
