Karnataka State NSUI condemns establishment of PM Modi's selfie points in Universities, Colleges
Mangaluru: State NSUI General Secretary Sawad Sulya has condemned the University Grants Commission's (UGC) directive to set up selfie points of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in all universities and colleges in the country.
Sawad opined that the UGC directive was not in the best interest of students, “encouraging campus authorities to set up selfie points of PM Modi and urging students and visitors to share them on social media platforms will pose academic challenges and have an adverse impact on the students.”
He further expressed regret in the BJP’s approach, accusing it of targeting the youth and trying to attract them ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. “ While the party has its own promotional platforms, it is not appropriate to initiate such activities on college campuses. UGC as an autonomous institution should not sacrifice the educational system to such whims.”
Sawad further warned of launching a student movement if the UGC directive is not withdrawn in order to safeguard the welfare of the students.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
