Rajiv Sodhi

My thoughts on NEET paper fiasco and suggestions to address this ..

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Narendra Modi is so fond of technology. Then, why doesn't he get the files in the PMO digitized? Why doesn't the PMO receive only digital files from Ministries? This will cut down the delays in decision making as I witnessed in the Coal Ministry. It can be done. It should be done in the interest of improving governance but charity has to begin at home. PMO has to take the lead. I discuss this in the first of the series of articles on what Modi 3.0 should do. https://lnkd.in/g9dMyspj

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Munindra kumar, visionary director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, once shared the idea of “common shops” offering everything a customer needs in one place. Today, Marg ERP has brought this vision to life, empowering chemist shops to become a cornerstone of India's healthcare system. 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠 𝐄𝐑𝐏 Imagine chemist shops as one-stop solutions for medicines, insurance, medical equipment, and diagnostic services. With Marg ERP, this is now a reality! Patients no longer have to travel far; their trusted chemist can provide everything they need. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬? Doctors and hospitals alone can’t serve India’s vast population. Marg ERP bridges this gap by empowering 1.5 lakh Marg users across the country, making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and efficient. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠 𝐄𝐑𝐏 1. The Game-Changing Catalog System With Marg ERP's smart catalog system, chemists can order from a virtual inventory of 4,00,000+ products, delivering them to customers fast. 2. Telemedicine & Insurance Integration Marg ERP integrates telemedicine with chemist shops, allowing patients to consult doctors remotely and get prescribed medicines instantly. Chemists can also sell affordable insurance policies for common conditions. 3. Diagnostic Test Bookings Made Easy Chemists can help patients book diagnostic tests, collect samples, and send them to labs, simplifying patient care. 4. Live Distributor Stock & PharmaNXT Chemists can access real-time distributor stock availability and reorder medicines, saving time and reducing inventory costs. 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - Dynamic QR Codes Customers pay the exact bill amount, ensuring no discrepancies. - Secure Digital Payments Marg ERP partners with major banks for secure, digital payment solutions. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠 𝐄𝐑𝐏! Together, let’s make India’s healthcare system the best in the world. 🌟

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Lolzzz... still Reputed Multiple International Organizations do believe on secured and protected representations of NG and Mr. NG and NG Device, NG Word and NG String in favor of International Proprietor, Partner, Owner, Principal, Corporate Profile of Mr. ATUL KUMAR MEHTA under digital and physical and domestic and overseas and corporate and geographical indications and 42 International NICE Classifications before 2008 since 2008 after 2008 onwards in entire universe ! ;)

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Shared Services Centers (SSCs), Global In-house Centers (GICs), and Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are playing an increasingly vital role in today’s business landscape. No longer just about cost-saving, these centers have evolved into value-creating hubs, driving innovation and business operations on a global scale. At Growel Softech Pvt Ltd , we’re proud to support this transformation by crafting tailored recruitment strategies that empower SSCs and GCCs to tap into specialized talent and thrive. By leveraging cost-effective operations, fostering continuous improvement, and adopting advanced technologies, these centres can help streamline processes, boost efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for innovation. #SSCs #GICs #GCCs #GlobalBusiness #TalentStrategy #Innovation #BusinessTransformation #RecruitmentSolutions #GrowelSoftech #SharedServices #AdvancedTechnologies #OperationalEfficiency #TalentAcquisition #BusinessGrowth

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I am happy to share my article published on CRN India, that highlights how today, every business recognizes the advantages of digitization; however, digitization is not an isolated, “one and done” activity, but rather, an ongoing endeavor of implementation and improvement. Hence a closed loop system or process with a continuous feedback mechanism allowing continuous monitoring, and modification when required, is critical for successful digitization; in addition, the system’s self-regulation capabilities improve stability and help to achieve targeted outcomes. The article further elaborates about the closed loop in marketing and impact of new technologies. Please do read and share your feedback/comments. https://lnkd.in/gx7w7Dxd Infosys Aster, Infosys Digital Experience, Infosys

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Presenting the Rapid Fire Clarity of the 100th ClariTea Chat milestone session. Key insights and paradoxes from the Digital Scorecard were discussed by a panel of 6 leaders: Prabir Jha, Vijay Ramachandran, Vijay Sethi, Arun Gupta, Rajeev Jorapur, and Jagdish Belwal.    This 100th ClariTea Chat a year ago featured a Rapid Fire session on many things Cloud - on prem vs public cloud, exit options of SaaS/ Paas, pros and cons of consolidation, hindrances to hybrid cloud models, etc. The valuable insights are worth revisiting in this concise pdf format.    We also discussed the CDO role’s relevance in present time.    Share your thoughts on these views by commenting below.      #jc1stprinciples #jcinsights #ClariTeaChat    

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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 Sumit Sabharwal, 𝗩𝗣, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗥 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 Fujitsu Today at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur, we had the privilege of attending a session led by Sumit Sabherwal, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the corporate world. His insights were not only deeply impactful but also delivered with an engaging touch of realism. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻. Develop the curiosity and drive to explore. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀. In the corporate world, it’s all about balancing deadlines while growing together as a team. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗬𝗼-𝗬𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀" 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 – some days you’ll feel burnt out, and others you’ll be on top of your game. The key is persistence. The closing slide of the presentation left us with powerful words of wisdom: ▪ Believe in yourself. ▪ Know your worth. ▪ Be authentic. ▪ Be courageous. ▪ Stay focused. Lastly, one message that truly resonated with us as aspiring professionals: Stop identifying yourself as a "fresher." Instead, see yourself as a learner. Because at the beginning of your journey, your primary objective is simple: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻. A heartfelt thank you to our Director, Dr. Shailesh Rastogi, for facilitating such enriching sessions that provide us with invaluable exposure to industry leaders.

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In the fast-evolving world of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), having a partner with deep, multi-faceted expertise is a game-changer. At Bridgepath Innovations, our team brings together over 150 years of practitioner experience, spanning the entire lifecycle of a GCC—from evaluation and design to building and transforming—coupled with insights from both the GCC perspective and the Enterprise side. This unique blend of experience makes us the ideal partner for organizations embarking on their GCC journey or seeking to transform their existing ones. 🔸 Bridging the GCC and Enterprise Perspectives One of the key differentiators of Bridgepath Innovations is our dual-lens approach. Our practitioners have worked not only within GCCs but also on the Enterprise side, managing and overseeing GCC operations from headquarters. This dual perspective allows us to: 🔹 Understand Organizational Goals Holistically: We align GCC strategies with broader enterprise objectives, ensuring that the center operates as a strategic asset rather than a siloed function. 🔹 Anticipate Challenges from Both Sides: Having navigated complexities from the GCC floor and the boardroom, we know how to design solutions that work across all levels of an organization. 🔹 Foster Seamless Collaboration: We bridge the gap between GCC teams and enterprise leadership, creating strategies that drive mutual understanding and shared success. 🔸 Supporting the Entire GCC Lifecycle 🔹 Evaluate: Laying the Foundation for Success We guide companies in assessing the feasibility and fit of a GCC model, factoring in industry benchmarks, market readiness, and organizational needs. Our evaluation ensures you start your GCC journey with clarity and confidence. 🔹 Design: Creating a Future-Proof Strategy Our practitioner expertise helps craft GCC frameworks tailored to your business, focusing on operational efficiency, talent acquisition, and long-term scalability. 🔹 Build: Executing with Precision Setting up a GCC is more than opening an offshore office. We bring hands-on experience to build centers that are operationally robust and strategically aligned, helping you avoid common pitfalls and achieve quicker time-to-value. 🔹 Transform: Driving Innovation and Growth For enterprises with established GCCs, we help transition them from cost-saving hubs to strategic business enablers. This includes optimizing operations, driving innovation, and integrating the GCC into the enterprise’s long-term growth strategy. 🔸 The Bridgepath Advantage In today’s competitive landscape, GCCs need to do more than just save costs. Whether you’re at the start of your GCC journey or looking to elevate its strategic contribution, Bridgepath Innovations offers the practitioner expertise and dual-perspective insights to make it happen. With our experience across the lifecycle of GCCs and from both sides of the table, we’re not just consultants—we’re your partners in success. #GCC #Enterprise #Partner #Value #Experience

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India's electronics manufacturing sector is poised for remarkable growth, with projections indicating a quadrupling to $450 billion by 2030, as reported by Nomura. The industry's growth is primarily fueled by global players like Apple and Samsung increasing their sourcing, alongside a drive for localization in automobiles and expanded usage in key sectors such as railways, telecom, and defense. Nomura's analysis further highlights a significant rise in exports, expected to grow at a 35% CAGR to $210 billion by 2030, while domestic consumption is forecasted to see a 15% annual increase. The government's strategic measures, including the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes amounting to $20 billion, play a pivotal role in boosting domestic manufacturing. Noteworthy is the substantial allocation towards semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing, reflecting a concerted effort to fortify the component ecosystem. The convergence of these catalysts outlines a promising outlook for India's electronics manufacturing industry, paving the way for substantial expansion and heightened global competitiveness in the years ahead.

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A tale of two nations…… The concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat, or self-reliance, is indeed gaining traction in both the United States and India, leading to intriguing implications for the global economy and domestic industries in these two nations. The rise of protectionist policies in the US, characterized by tariff impositions aimed at countering competition from China, mirrors India's ambitions for nurturing its own industries and reducing import dependencies. Common Goals of Self-Reliance 1. Domestic Industry Protection: Both countries are keen on bolstering their domestic industries. For the US, this approach focuses on revitalizing manufacturing jobs and promoting homegrown technology. For India, the aim is to enhance capabilities in various sectors, particularly manufacturing and technology, which will help position it as a vital hub in the global supply chain. 2. Job Creation: By prioritizing local industries, both nations can expect an uptick in job opportunities. The US can soothe its worker base by emphasizing domestic production, while India can harness its vast talent pool to create jobs that align with global tech demands. 3. Global Supply Chain Contributions: India's strategy as a nodal country in the global supply chain can lead to further investments in logistics and infrastructure, making it an attractive destination for companies looking to diversify away from China. Challenges and Opportunities 1. H1B Visa Policies: A potential tightening of H1B visas under a Republican administration poses challenges for Indian IT companies. However, this also opens avenues for these companies to pivot toward technology that fosters innovation and product development, rather than relying solely on service-oriented models. 2. Geopolitical Landscape: Donald Trump’s geopolitical strategies may redefine relationships between countries, especially concerning conflicts such as the ongoing issues in Ukraine and the Middle East. India could play a significant role in defense collaborations, strengthening military ties and fostering technology transfer from the US, ultimately enhancing local manufacturing capacities. 3. Tax Policies and Global Trade: The anticipated renegotiation or withdrawal from BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) Pillars 1 and 2 could lead to fragmentation in global tax agreements. This uncertainty might destabilize international trade structures, potentially igniting trade wars. For India, predisposed tax incentives could attract foreign investments and establish a more appealing business environment. How is the new dawn looking like? The return of Trump to power would present both challenges and opportunities that could tilt the global economic landscape favorably for India. The forthcoming developments will be instrumental in shaping the future of global trade and economic cooperation. Jai Hind #AtmanirbharBharat#GlobalEconomy#USElections

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CrossML Pvt Ltd - A Most Trusted Gen AI Solution Partner 🤝 Its genuine #businesses hesitate and are challenged in moving #GenAI applications to production due to the lack of clarity in the #ValueProposition and #SkilledWorkforce. At CrossML, we understand these challenges, our highly #skilled workforce, and the deep-rooted #strategies that make it possible to develop end-to-end #GenerativeAI applications designed to enhance productivity through automated operations and self-service functionalities. Why CrossML for Generative AI #applications: 1. Expertise in Gen AI Solutions 2. End-to-End Product Development 3. Proven Track Record 4. Commitment to Excellence We #invite you to follow CrossML for insights into how Generative AI can revolutionize your business. #Connect with us to explore how our services can help you scale your AI experiments to #production, driving innovation and enhancing operational productivity. #genaiapplications #genaipartner #productionize #genaiexperts CrossML Pvt Ltd Amarpreet Singh

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Mukesh Ambani takes on Sam Altman with Hanooman AI Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI said earlier this year … It’s hopeless to compete with OpenAI on Foundation models, but you should try anyway.’ Mukesh Ambani took on the challenge and now Reliance Industries plays a pivotal role in the development and launch of Hanooman AI, a generative AI model designed to cater specifically to the Indian market. Reliance Jio now not ****not only provides financial resources but also integrates Jio's extensive telecommunications infrastructure, facilitating the deployment of Hanooman across various platforms. Hanooman is also being developed in collaboration with several IITs including IIT Bombay Key Features include Multilingual Capabilities: Hanooman supports 98 languages, including 22 Indian languages such as Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi. Multimodal Functionality: The platform is designed to operate across various media types, allowing for text-to-text, text-to-speech, text-to-video, and vice versa. Inclusivity: Hanooman AI aims to attract 200 million users within its first year of launch, leveraging its multilingual capabilities to reach a broad audience in India. Seems like Hanooman is set to fly !!

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After a successful discussion on the business plan of a new milestone. Kerala is paving the way for "co-opetition," where MSME's collaborate to compete more effectively on a global scale. Co-opetition or Cooperative competition, is a business strategy where competitors work together to achieve mutual benefits. By joining forces, these businesses can amplify their strengths and better rival multinational giants. I’m happy to be leading such an impactful initiative within KITEZ, supporting the "All Kerala Manufacturers Association of Soda and Soft Drinks" as they launch a unified soft drink brand, creating a network that spans Kerala. This promising collaboration could set a new standard for collective growth, inspiring further initiatives across the state. #MSME #AccelerateMSME #Startup #CooperativeCompetition #KeralaInnovation #MSMEPower #KITEZ #localproducts #BusinessAccelerator #BusinessIncubator #BusinessPark

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Unlocking the Strategic Potential of Global Capability Centers During Zinnov GCC Platform CXO Forum in Bangalore this week, it was evident that while India’s GCCs excel at executing company plans, there’s an incredible opportunity for them to transition into strategizing, creating, and driving these plans. To truly influence global strategies, here’s what GCCs can do: 1. Invest in Talent Development and Upskilling: Equip teams with strategic thinking and innovation skills. 2. Enhance Communication Channels: Foster robust interactions between GCCs and headquarters. 3. Empower Local Leadership: Influence global leaders to grant more decision-making authority to local GCC leaders. 4. Focus on Innovation and R&D: Encourage research and development activities. 5. Leverage Local Market Knowledge: Utilize insights from local markets to influence global strategies. 6. Align Performance Metrics and Incentives: Recognize and reward strategic contributions. 7. Pilot Strategic Projects: Allow GCCs to lead pilot projects that can scale globally. 8. Develop Customer Centricity Programs: Create programs to understand customer needs and drive customer-centric solutions. By embracing these strategies, GCCs can transform from being excellent executors to becoming influential strategists. Let’s unlock the full potential of our GCCs and drive global growth together! If you would like to explore what programs can work for your GCC reach out to the Zinnov GCC Platform team. #Leadership #Innovation #GCC #Strategy #GlobalGrowth #CustomerCentricity #TalentDevelopment #Zinnov #Bangalore #CXOForum #Empowerment #StrategicLeadership

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Modernizing Indian Manufacturing with Tech and Sustainability! India's manufacturing sector is transforming with Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, IoT, and data analytics, coupled with a focus on sustainability through green energy and smart industrial corridors.

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My #Nomination #journey:: Hope you excercised your #VOTE, shown your responsibility towards building better #india ! My learnings by standing in elections as #MP #MemberofParliament in #Elections2024 as follows: 1. Stand as Independent or on behalf of low profile(registered but not recognized) party- your expenses are on your shoulders - Including 25K, and minimal travel due to hot summary, costed around 50-60K, mostly depending on self-made #socialmedia #instagram #facebook #youtube 2. When you look around small profile parties - they are basically caste-based motives -goals of power, authority... Religion, Caste, Community - plays major role...but we have to go with our concrete and interesting vision for the country - https://lnkd.in/dQ6YvwBw 3. Major political recognized parties are less than 5 in number, in a given election, but registered and independent parties sums upto 20-40.. wondered why? some are placeholders of expenditure for Major political parties.. General limit was 95Lakhs INR for a party, but these guys put up literally hundreds of Crores in #campaign, #distribution, granting #communityhalls, building #swimmingpools #cricketgrounds... etc, so inorder to distribute the expenses in books, these small scale politicians expenditure books would help the major parties... 4. Also, as an evil strategy of some contestants... if one thinks certain religion,caste votes are polarizing aka "Uniting", then putting up same caste/religion would derail the other ones... 5. Finally, if one get lucky in political gambling, like in uninomous places, each contestant would get lot of money in the bargain by the Major party guy with a hook or crook! Other **interesting** observations are : 6. A lot of #PAPER is utilized for #Affidavits, #nominations, #internal #office.. oh.. you will see #HEAPS of paper by the #candidate and also by the #electionOffice @ECIVEEP... literally any #ecofriendly guy will #weep, get #nausea at the #wastage, where all it could have been #digitalized... We are #breathing still #1950's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7. When you go to #government #office, however #educated and #logical you are, you will be doomed by the #clerical #british #nature of the #office for #rules, #proforma, #fullstop #coma... its same case with #returningOfficer, they look like they dont want to change any #british #colonial #procedures... to scare the shit out of low profile #political #candidates 8. After filing #nomination, We had only 15days to #campaign in a large #MP constituency which contains atleast 4-5 #assembly #constituency. 9. Must have an 2-3 active #electionagent #support to visit the #MRO #collectorate on demand basis to visit and submit the #election #expenditures #books #tally, even for #pomphlets #distirbution #permission #digitalmedia permission... They says its all about the #seriousness of the #candidate..but I see it as a #PRORICH #policies...

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What could have been better at #ChiefElectionCommission #ECIVEEP ? 1. **REQUIRED**:: #innovation of #digitalsignatures to be used by #advocates #notaries #officials for #affidavits #nomination, #legalcontracts #law to #ZERO in the #paper #usage, especially incase of #elections so that it could be a #testimony for the #larger #office #documents 2. **REQUIRED**:: Not just #electronicVoting, We should try #anywhere #voting for #MLC #Municipal #elections to #test the #strategy... As #many #villagers #migrate to several #other #urban #metro #cities of #india....so, Travelling to their place, for example from #Chennai, #hyderabad, #Bangalore to #northIndia #cities like #Bihar #chattisgarh, #assam would require 4 days to travel back and forth.. as these guys are #peasants, they would not get any #leverage of #similar #leave from their #employment...Look at the #surge #demand #spike in #travel with #jampacked #buses #railways... #govt. unable to handle the #spike, not at all #scalable :( so #innovation towards #anywhere #voting, think #startups #enterprenurs 3. #Approvals of all #kindsofDocuments #documents #PDFs #expenditure, #digitalassets of #candidate should be for #ONLINE #review, so that #candidate or #electionagent need not #travel to #collectorate #office, to reduce their #expenses and Keep themselves as #cleanpolitician https://lnkd.in/duF-Zf9g 4. #selfdeclaration of #expenditure, for example, a #candidate declares he would limit to say 1-2lakhs INR for their #electioncampaign, #electioncommission should give #leverage of no-checks, no-documents to be for #auditing... There are #election #observers like #police #media can watch if they find any #discrepancy than the #declaration.. so that #electionprocedure is enable a #commonman of #middleclass, otherwise it tends to be #PRORICH process

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Had the honor of meeting Dr Abhay Sinha, Director General at SEPC India, during the Global AI Summit at Bennett University. Despite his stature, I was amazed by how humble and approachable he was. We had a fascinating chat about AI’s potential in various technologies and an in-depth discussion on game design, where he shared some truly insightful perspectives. Thank you Sir, for taking the time to share your thoughts! #AI #GameDesign #GlobalAISummit #BennettUniversity

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