Two BJP members arrested in Gujarat for bogus voting and live-streaming on social media
Dahod: Two members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were arrested in Gujarat's Mahisagar district, falling under the Dahod Lok Sabha constituency, for allegedly engaging in bogus voting. What made this incident particularly egregious was that it was live-streamed on social media and went viral, drawing widespread condemnation.
The accused, identified as Vijay Bhabhor, 28, and Manoj Magan, 38, were reportedly involved in the act of bogus voting, which was broadcasted via Facebook by one of the accused, Vijay Bhabhor. The video captured Bhabhor tampering with the electronic voting machine (EVM) inside a polling booth, despite repeated warnings from election officials.
In the video footage, Bhabhor brazenly asserts his control over the area, encouraging others to vote for the BJP by pressing the 'lotus' buttonl. Shockingly, he even indulges in a celebratory dance with the EVM, exhibiting utter disregard for the sanctity of the electoral process.
The Congress party has demanded stringent action against the perpetrators, alleging that they had engaged in bogus voting across 25 polling stations in the Gothib taluk panchayat in Santrampur. They have lodged formal complaints with the authorities.
Subsequently, both Bhabhor and Magan were arrested under relevant sections of the Representation of the People Act and the Indian Penal Code. The authorities have initiated legal proceedings against them.
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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
