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Sam Pitroda says Indian youth care more about education and jobs than SIR protests
Sam Pitroda highlighted that Indian youth are more focused on employment and education than the SIR issue, explaining the limited momentum in anti-SIR protests compared to earlier student agitations like the NEET protests. He contrasted these views with Rahul Gandhi’s positive assessment of recent rallies, emphasising that young people prioritise jobs, quality education, and healthcare. Pitroda dismissed claims of outside influence in protests, citing inspiration from India's historic leaders instead.
DU Diljit Concert Row: Freshers Lured on WhatsApp as NSUI Faces Heat Over StudentA major controversy has erupted at Delhi University's Ramanujan College over allegations that a student linked to the National Students' Union of India approached female freshers on WhatsApp groups to accompany non-resident Indians to singer Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming Ahmedabad concert. A student of the college recounted how candidates were sought based on looks and age, being offered cash incentives between 10,000 and 30,000 rupees, free flight tickets, and VIP passes in return for male companionship.
The student also disputed claims by the student outfit that the accused had been suspended two months ago, describing the purported resignation as backdated. In response, National Students' Union of India President Vinod Jakhar stated that the organisation condemned the incident and asserted that the accused was already suspended during the Delhi University Students' Union elections in September for anti-party activities.
The development has triggered sharp political reactions on campus, with rival student groups questioning the timing of the disassociation.