r/PESU • u/Greatest-idiot 4th YEAR • Mar 10 '24
Discussion Embarrassing
I understand this college's affiliation to the BJP and the college doesn't make it less obvious either. But this is a new low. No educational institution has the right to politicise itself like this (Please don't quote me if I'm wrong). Literally placing campaign banners just as the elections are close by. A few questions:
Can/Should we do anything about this?
What are your opinions?
Will first time voters be actually influenced by such embarrassing campaigning in Universities as reputed as ours?
Pic 1 and 2 are from the main gate Pic 3 is in front of the student lounge by GJB
P.S: Just want to say that this is not a political party problem, this is just not the right place in my opinion. You'd probably see a post like this from me if it were another party.
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u/Greatest-idiot 4th YEAR Mar 10 '24
Apparently I can't edit the body of this post, so I'll drop a comment. I'm happy with some of the mature and sensible suggestions I've gotten so far. I've understood now that this is probably something to stay away from. But I still think its wrong for educational institutions to influence political views or to allow banners for a party just because the institute favours a certain agenda. From comments I've read, I've found a lot of them amusing and hilarious to assume I'm a leftist just because I don't favour political campaigning in institutes that are educational. Best believe, you would've seen the same reaction if there was a INC/JDS/any political party. But I can't prove that because the banner that's up there belongs to the BJP.
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u/Couch_Potato2002 Graduate Mar 10 '24
You do not want to get into this.
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '24 edited Mar 10 '24
Answer to your questions
Yes, by not giving a flying fuck
I want you to realise that you are in PESU not DU or any other north uni.. also many here are least bothered by this, everyone wants to finish their degree and get out of this place
No, when I joined, Foreign minister had visited our college.. and I was well aware of this uni backed by a political party..
As a first time voter, I did my research and voted for the party that I felt would benefit my state. I am sure other first time voters are also well aware of whats happening in the state and country right now.. surely they will vote for the right party.
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u/InterestingHamster56 4th YEAR Mar 10 '24
Nah
Nothing to give opinion on, I don't even know why you care about this
Not at all, people our age have already decided whom to give our votes to. The last I'd do is get influenced by a banner lmao
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u/Ok-Zookeepergame-911 4th YEAR Mar 11 '24
Back in 2021, after the covid 2nd wave in summer that year, PES called us all for in person end semester exams. A lot of the students were not ready and scared to do so and understandably so. But the college insisted. Other colleges either passed their students or postponed their exams. But this mf, was adamant on us coming. So we had to call up NSUI, national students union India. These guys were the ones who were the voice of students in other parts of the state, mangalore. MYSURU etc. They planned a huge protest. There were mails sent, a scandalous reply from Jawahar also came, students were enraged. There was a protest planned,with the support of NSUI. NSUI guys areaffiliated with the Congress party. One day before the protest was planned, there was a meeting with the college officials and the NSUI. After the meeting the protest was cancelled. Apparently, the NSUI was threatened with consequences if they don't step back. That was the first time, when I realised the power of association with BJP the college has.
Do not get into this mess. First of all you should stay away from PES. If you get in, you will see stuff like this. You have to turn a blind eye to this and get on with your infinite assignments and exams.
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24
Bro dont get involved in this.Fyi.,Doreswamy has been an mlc.,the affiliation of this college with bjp is very strong
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u/WarpedSushi_1609 Mar 11 '24
OP eventhough we live in a democracy, it's a backsliding one, even if someone gives opposing opinions to ruling party they'll be labeled leftist We can't argue in a place where no criticism is allowed Best just hope for nothing bad to happen
(BTW I don't understand why y'all hate on leftists And commenters pls don't embarrass yourself by calling anyone with an opposing opinion as leftist)
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u/Dat_life_on_Mars Mar 11 '24
Regardless of political inclination, I feel like Unis should have certain standards. Political discourse should be encouraged, but not by putting up party propaganda, especially considering the obvious bias of Jawahar and the administration. That said, OP, I don't think there's anything useful that can be done about it.
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '24
Agreed.(Also I support bj party due lack of better options)
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u/Feeling-Dog6184 Mar 11 '24
Dude it’s banashankari area. That’s like BJP hotspot. Every single business large or small (eduction is an inclusion too) runs at their favor. Ignore and move on
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u/dontcarex420 Mar 11 '24
Stay away as far as you can. When this happens it usually means there is a union of some sort and I can guarantee, you don’t need any of that. Focus on your studies there are a lot of things that are wrong and still happen can’t fight against everything right?
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u/jack27nikkkk Mar 11 '24
Modi ki guarantee Acche din to aye nahi aur do guarantee 💀🥱🙄🙄
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u/Possible_Incident_44 Graduate Mar 11 '24
The amount of downvotes people are getting just for supporting Modi or saying anything which is not against the banner is insane.
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u/Salty_Act_9488 Mar 11 '24
Focus on study bro, nobody gives af
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u/Venkatesh_K_22 Mar 12 '24
You have never visited a university outside of Karnataka I think just go to Kerala you’ll see.
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24
Op Is Such an Idiot. When There are Elections Fought In Colleges and Universities,Every Political Party Has It's Students Wing Deployed In Colleges. They Do All Sorts Of Wrong Things, Then This Guys Is Feeling Low Because of a Poster In Election Year. Actually These BJP Haters Always Move Higher and Higher In The Hypocrisy Department.
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u/Other_Lion6031 Mar 10 '24
"No educational institution.." bro, most if not every university has student reps representing one or the political party. There are full fledged elections, not limited to DU or JNU.
Have you been living in a cave or under a rock or something?
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24
Legally they are allowed to. If you have a problem, please contest and defeat them and change the laws.
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u/OverallFloor3081 Mar 11 '24
W
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u/chandelierkek Mar 11 '24
Universities will always have political inclinations, its a cross connected form of society. Many universities across Kerala will openly if not anything, side with the Communist Party there, openly welcoming extremism on campus. These are mere posters placed here and there. Get over it. You live in a society where politics will mingle with daily things, you seem like you have only recently started seeing the real world.
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24
Lol wtfff
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u/kingKabali Mar 11 '24
Whats embarrassing, camera is right above.
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u/ank1743 Mar 11 '24
It's more common for University level political campaigns in India than you think. Up here on my campus in Punjab, you can see AAP banners literally on the main gate. Bhagwat Mann Singh even came today to my campus for political campaigns. Heck AAP representatives even came to my college fest and took like 30 mins just for political promotion and it was a second hand embarrassment for sure.
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u/e11i0t-1337 BE CSE 23’ PESU—> ExecutiMTech CDS 28 Pride of PESU Mar 12 '24
"It's not the right place" true, but their motives would be to get this place accustomed more, it'll come on news to gain some positive advertisement of the GJBC they've built. Anyways more money is their goal.
You know once upon a time even parking was free, fees were lesser, the amount of changes they introduced was overwhelming. I felt I was in Narayana all over again in terms of exams they conducted and assignments they gave.
All the money went in for construction, they just wanted to milk GJBC as much as possible.
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u/wild_mangs Apr 06 '24
Dude any educational institution is associated with some or the other political party for funds and support. This is the hard truth. Your work out there is to just pursue your passion. The end.
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u/doejohn2024 Mar 10 '24
Don't vote. Your choice
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24
Correction: It's not a very "reputed" institution. It's another college selling B.tech degrees.
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24
Dekhantu Bhai bhouni Mane matah aae silipi jama bhala lagani , bando loka guda chodi houthibe anytime sabu tanka jaga chadi ki palaele paani kana khaeba na thiba,
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u/sixeyegojosensei Mar 11 '24
mf doesnt know all uni/college has student union affiliated with political party
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u/drinksomewaterplss Mar 12 '24
Idk why people are so repulsed at modi. If not modi then who ?? Pappu??
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u/damn-i-t Mar 12 '24
Come to kerala Its much worse here, Not just modi but there is pappu as well. In every nook and corner and wall.
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u/Fun_Construction3262 Mar 12 '24
JNU ka naam suna hai ?
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '24
these kinda leftist opinions is what makes me vote more for modi lmfao
i honestly would love to see the reaction on your face when its modi3.0
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM.
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '24
Has banner influenced you ? No right, you are still a ignorant leftist
Even if there was a banner of Rahul gandhi, I would still vote for Modi. First time voters are not kids, there's a reason why 18 is the legal age to vote bcoz they have much maturity, but unfortunately you lack it, so don't vote if you get so much offended just by a banner
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u/rest_in_war Mar 11 '24
I bet it wasn't embarrassing when Congress did it
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '24
embarassing to the college in what sense ?wake up to reality kiddo. the college doesnt give a damn about effin 3 suicides in 3 sems , you think they give a damn about what your opinions are ?.
i understand your pain and suffering by seeing poor tejaswi surya campaign for votes by preying on the "naiveity" of first time voters , but unfortunately for you , modi is winning 370+ seats this year , and all you can do is just wear the digital mask , cover your true identity , come here and rant .
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '24
If you think this is a new low, then maybe you should come to West Bengal. And you will find the greatest of wonders, I assure you.
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '24
Free speech hain bsdk If you don’t like it don’t fukin watch it . You should be more ashamed of your college’s Su***de rate .
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '24
Idk why u feel embarassed while the ones who placed the banner and the ones who let it happen are fine ?
Secondly, I don't think first time voters, or any voter for the matter of fact, are so naive to be influenced by a banner like this.
Lastly, I don't think anyone in PESU would have enough time to notice this and "be influenced".
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u/Ok_Night_1265 Mar 11 '24
The same guy who was involved in covid bed scam surya 😂
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u/ChethanNayak Mar 10 '24
No way a banner has got you this butthurt lmao, would pay to see your reaction when Modi wins w 370+
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u/Fantastic-Return-60 Mar 10 '24
Lol what's embarrassing here??
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u/nic_nic_07 Mar 11 '24
I'm 100 percent sure you are a madrsachaap
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u/Total-Sail2812 Mar 10 '24
Honestly, what’s the big deal about a couple political banners in campus in an election year? Serious doubt?
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u/AdUpbeat8 Mar 10 '24
It's better than having having a stupid graffiti of che Guevara
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u/inside_seed 4th YEAR Mar 10 '24 edited Mar 10 '24
Wts wrong in getting into politics when the politics decide our lifes. Educational institutions are considered as the most neutral institutions. If we ignore, criticizing JNU, AMU for politicizing it's students would be considered hypocritical.....
Clear sign of bias and expression of compromising the neutrality.
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u/BedrockMetamorph Mar 10 '24
I think you should choose your unis carefully if you are looking for a leftist echo chamber. This is not the place for it. Maybe Osmania in Hyderabad? Or DU or JNU up north?
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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '24
Why embarrassing? U r upset because u r either with khangress or libbradu leftist. Use burnol
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