The Suspicious Win of Team Bajil in NITK Crescendo Dance Competition: An Indication of Systemic Corruption
The recent victory of Team Bajil in the prestigious Crescendo dance competition at National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) has raised several eyebrows among the student body. Many suspect that this win is not a testament to hard work and talent but a detrimental consequence of a corrupt system facilitated by a clothing company, Attitude. This article investigates the intricate relationship between Attitude and NITK, highlighting the events that led to this controversial victory.
The Involvement of Attitude in NITK Events
Attitude, a UK-based clothing company with endorsement from celebrities like Chris Gayle, has been actively involved in NITK, especially in its intra-college events. In a bid to boost its sales in India, Attitude approached Ajay Rao, the leader of Team Incident, to sponsor one of India's largest intra-college festivals, Crescendo. The company demanded in return that the members of Team Incident wear their t-shirts during the event.
Unfair Sponsorship and Cash Offers
The company's involvement in NITK went beyond mere sponsorship. Cash incentives and t-shirts were offered to Team Incident to ensure they promoted Attitude merchandise. However, these events did not conclude there. Attitude also used its influence to bribe judges in the Crescendo dance competition, ensuring a biased outcome.
The evidence suggests that Team Bajil won the competition through the use of sponsorship money to bribe the judges. Here is the award-winning performance by Team Bajil, which was clearly not the result of their true abilities:
Attitude's Larger Scheme in the NITK Campus
The corrupt dealings did not stop with Team Bajil's win. Attitude's ambitions in NITK extended further, involving the Liberty Chief Officers (LOCOs). Recognizing the potential of the LOCOs, Attitude sought to leverage their influence to promote their brand. An unscrupulous deal was struck, whereby the LOCOs were instructed to make Attitude the official dress-code for their farewell parties and outings.
The company's influence did not end with verbal agreements. They smuggled in truckloads of cash and t-shirts into the college on a dark night, using a covert strategy to infiltrate student life. This is evidenced by the following photographs of LOCOs flaunting Attitude merchandise:
Attitude further extended their marketing campaign by coercing the LOCOs to produce a YouTube video showcasing their merchandise, which was the basis for Team Bajil's parody video of the song 'Lost Away.'
The Broader Implications and Calls for Justice
The involvement of Attitude and the subsequent victory of Team Bajil have exposed a systemic issue at NITK. This relationship between a brand and the institution of higher education raises questions about transparency, fairness, and the integrity of student competitions. The evidence points towards a corrupt system where businesses manipulate student events for personal gain.
Disregarding the ethical implications, such practices also bring into question the future prospects of students. This raises serious concerns about the credibility of NITK and its ability to foster a merit-based environment.
To address these issues, there is a call for a thorough investigation by relevant authorities in India. Students and alumni should create awareness and take up the issue to track down justice.
As a student strongly opposed to such unethical practices, I estimate that Attitude is responsible for the system being messed up. I implore you to bring this to the attention of the relevant courts in India, where you are likely to receive justice. I wish you and all the concerned parties the best as you work towards uncovering the true winner of Crrescendo 2017.
Call to Action
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