🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
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- Nov 11
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Voter Lists in India—A Legacy of Neglect and a Call for Reform. India’s electoral rolls have long been riddled with errors—ghost entries, duplicates, and outdated records. From booth capturing to ballot stuffing, the pre-T.N. Seshan era normalized electoral malpractice. Even post-2014, despite technological advances, voter list discrepancies persist. My late wife’s name remained on the rolls years after her passing, despite formal removal requests. My son, eligible in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, found his name missing during the Assembly elections. These aren’t isolated glitches—they reflect systemic apathy. Political theatrics over inflated numbers, like Rahul Gandhi’s “233 votes by one woman” claim, lack substantiation. Instead of melodrama, we need accountability. Before rushing into elections, a nationwide voter list audit is essential. Let AI assist. Democracy deserves precision—not just passion. Until then, blaming citizens for systemic lapses is both unjust and dangerous.
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Amol Mitkari Removed as Spokesperson After Controversial Remarks. NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) MLA Amol Mitkari was swiftly removed from his role as party spokesperson following his indirect warning to the Chief Minister, suggesting that any harm to Parth Pawar could destabilize the state government. The statement sparked outrage, especially given Mitkari’s history of provocative comments. Critics recalled his past speech at an anti-Brahmin gathering where he falsely claimed that priests force grooms to say “Aham Bharyam Samarpayami” during weddings—a misrepresentation of ritual practices. His removal reflects the party’s attempt to distance itself from divisive rhetoric and maintain political decorum. While Mitkari’s supporters see him as outspoken, others view his remarks as inflammatory and misleading. The incident underscores the volatile intersection of caste, politics, and personal loyalty in Maharashtra’s current landscape.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Aheri’s Women & Child Hospital—A Monument of Compassionate Governance. In the heart of Naxal-affected Aheri, Gadchiroli, a new chapter has begun—not with gunfire, but with the cry of newborns. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has inaugurated the region’s first Women & Child Hospital, a 100-bed facility built at ₹83 crore, equipped with neonatal care, modular OTs, and emergency wards. For decades, tribal mothers traveled 200–300 km for safe deliveries—many lost lives en route. This hospital isn’t just infrastructure; it’s a symbol of dignity, trust, and human-centric governance. Fadnavis’s leadership has transformed fear into faith, violence into vitality. Gadchiroli now breathes development—roads, schools, police stations, and now healthcare. This isn’t just a building; it’s a promise fulfilled, a temple of healing, and a testament that true progress begins with a mother’s peace of mind.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Stray Dog Relocation—A Humane Order, a Herculean Task. The Supreme Court’s directive to relocate sterilised and vaccinated stray dogs to shelters is rooted in compassion and public safety. But for Mumbai’s civic authorities, it presents a daunting logistical challenge. With over 90,000 strays and only eight shelters, the city lacks the infrastructure and manpower to implement this order swiftly or effectively. Expanding shelter capacity, ensuring humane treatment, and maintaining vaccination records will demand significant investment and coordination. Moreover, the emotional and ecological implications of removing dogs from their territories must be considered. While the intent is noble, execution without a phased, well-funded plan risks chaos—for both animals and citizens. This moment calls for collaboration between government, NGOs, and citizens to balance empathy with pragmatism. Compassion must be matched with capacity.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
GPS Spoofing at Indian Airports—A Wake-Up Call, Not a Panic Trigger. The recent GPS disruption across major Indian airports—Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow—wasn’t just a technical glitch. It was a calculated strike exploiting a known vulnerability: the overlap of NOTAMs and ILS downtime. With aircraft relying solely on GPS, spoofing became a viable threat. This wasn’t amateur mischief—it required ground-based transmitters, possibly camouflaged on towers or rooftops, indicating domestic support. Yet, no crash occurred. That’s the real story. India’s security apparatus wasn’t reactive—it was anticipatory. The public missed it, distracted by political theatrics, but the incident reveals a deeper truth: our enemies are evolving, and so are we. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives lack such tech sophistication. So who did it? That’s for intelligence to uncover. For now, let’s acknowledge the silent victory of vigilance—and stay alert, not alarmed.
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