Those unhappy with Dhanvantri’s image in new NMC logo can go to Pakistan: CT Ravi
Bengaluru: A recent modification to the logo of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has stirred controversy, with BJP leader CT Ravi stating that India is a Hindu nation and suggesting those unhappy with the change should go to Pakistan.
The NMC's logo underwent alterations, omitting the national emblem and introducing an image of Dhanvantri, an avatar of Vishnu associated with the initiation of Ayurveda. The use of 'Bharat' in the logo instead of 'India' also raised eyebrows.
Journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani challenged Ravi's stance, asserting that India is a secular country governed by a constitution where all religions are equal, and the state has no designated religion.
In response, CT Ravi tweeted, "Anyone having problems with the image of Dhanvantari should quit Bharat and go to their beloved Pakistan. Why are Jihadis screaming that Bharat is not a HINDU COUNTRY? Who were their Ancestors? Do these Clowns have any idea? Bharat was always a HINDU RASHTRA and will forever remain a HINDU RASHTRA. SWINES can keep crying!"
The controversial logo change drew criticism from the Kerala section of the Indian Medical Association, which deemed it unacceptable to the modern medical fraternity. The association expressed concern that the new logo conveyed a misleading message and compromised the scientific and secular nature of the commission. They urged the cancellation of the move.
Anyone having problems with the image of Dhanvantari should quit Bharat and go to their beloved Pakistan.
— C T Ravi 🇮🇳 ಸಿ ಟಿ ರವಿ (@CTRavi_BJP) December 1, 2023
Why are Jihadis screaming that Bharat is not a HINDU COUNTRY?
Who were their Ancestors?
Do these Clowns have any idea ?
Bharat was always a HINDU RASHTRA and will forever… https://t.co/1s9vxaTHSk
This is totally unacceptable.
— Arfa Khanum Sherwani (@khanumarfa) December 1, 2023
INDIA IS NOT A HINDU COUNTRY.
India is a country governed by a secular constitution.
All religions are equal.
The state of India has NO religion.
Repeat after me. pic.twitter.com/m08fVXeIp3
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Sanjay Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
Mumbai, Nov 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Talking to reporters, Raut alleged several complaints about EVMs malfunctioning and questioned the integrity of the recently held elections.
The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed 46 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) winning just 20 out of 95 seats it contested.
"We have received nearly 450 complaints regarding EVMs. Despite raising objections repeatedly, no action has been taken on these issues. How can we say these elections were conducted fairly? Hence, I demand that the results be set aside and elections be held again using ballot papers," Raut said.
Citing some instances, he said a candidate in Nashik reportedly received only four votes despite having 65 votes from his family, while in Dombivli, discrepancies were found in EVM tallies, and election officials refused to acknowledge the objections.
The Sena (UBT) leader also questioned the credibility of the landslide victories of some candidates, saying, "What revolutionary work have they done to receive more than 1.5 lakh votes? Even leaders who recently switched parties have become MLAs. This raises suspicions. For the first time, a senior leader like Sharad Pawar has expressed doubts about EVMs, which cannot be ignored."
Asked about the MVA's poor performance in the elections, Raut rejected the idea of blaming a single individual.
"We fought as a united MVA. Even a leader like Sharad Pawar, who commands immense respect in Maharashtra, faced defeat. This shows that we need to analyse the reasons behind the failure. One of the reasons is EVM irregularities and the misuse of the system, unconstitutional practices, and even judicial decisions left unresolved by Justice Chandrachud," he said.
Raut stressed that though internal differences might have existed within the MVA, the failure was collective.
He also accused the Mahayuti of conducting the elections in an unfair manner.
"I cannot call the elections fair given the numerous reports of discrepancies in EVMs, mismatched numbers, and vote irregularities across the state," Raut said.
