Retd IAF man joins Cong, says PM politicising military's work
Ahmedabad, May 7: Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP of 'politicising' the work of the armed forces, former Air Force veteran from Gujarat, Anil Kumar Kaushik, joined the Congress here on Tuesday.
Kaushik served in the IAF for 17 years as a flight engineer before retiring in the 1990s at the rank of sergeant.
Kaushik, who joined the Congress in the presence of Gujarat unit chief Amit Chavda, claimed he is upset the way PM Modi and other BJP leaders were seeking votes in the names of the armed forces.
"The Congress never took credit for several important army operations, such as liberation of Goa and East Pakistan (that went on to become modern day Bangladesh). Surgical strikes also took place in the past. But, the party (Congress) never used such army operations to get political mileage," Kaushik told reporters.
"However, today's BJP government is politicising the Army's work. Instead of talking about real issues, BJP leaders are seeking votes in the name of armed forces. Narendra Modi should not forget that he is the PM of entire country, not just of a party," Kaushik said.
Welcoming Kaushik in the party, Gujarat Congress president Amit Chavda alleged Modi was trying to build his "political career" by repeatedly invoking armed forces' operations.
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Mangalore University hostelers object to low quality food, protest outside VC's residence
Mangaluru: Residents of the Mangalore University Boys’ Hostel staged a protest outside the residential quarters of the Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday night, taking objection to the low-quality food provided to them at the hostel.
The protesting students alleged that they were being served such food for several months now. The university staff in charge of the food given to the hostel residents had not responded positively when informed of the matter, the students added.
Mangalore University Registrar arrived at the spot and spoke to the students regarding the problem they faced. The registrar is also learned to have promised the students that due steps would be taken in the matter.
The Vice-chancellor of the Mangalore University, Dr. PL Dharma, held a telephonic conversation with the protesters and assured them of solving the problem. The Vice-chancellor is reportedly visiting Bengaluru currently.
