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- Sahil Wakode, an Indian Institute of Technology Bombay student, died by suicide shortly after being accused of academic misconduct.
- His family alleges he faced caste-based discrimination, while public discourse remains divided over the root cause.
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray stated that political figures use caste as a tool to distract from systemic educational flaws.
- Students are now demanding structural reforms, including improved mental health support and fair disciplinary processes at the university.
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- The outcome of student-led agitations for educational reform at IIT Bombay
- Official response from the government and university administration regarding systemic changes
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Raj Thackeray
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“It appears that the weapon of caste and religion is being used to ensnare you and divert your attention from the core issues, specifically to prevent anyone from speaking out against or protesting the flaws in our government machinery”
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…Navnirman Sena said. "Caste is a favourite topic for those interested in power politics; students should not get entangled in it. On the contrary, they should show such politicians their true place," Thackeray stated. " It appears that the weapon of caste and religion is being used to ensnare you and divert your attention from the core issues, specifically to prevent anyone from speaking out against or protesting the flaws in our government machinery ," he alleged. Whether at IIT or any other campus, Thackeray said these issues should not be allowed to create discord or division among students. Students at IIT Bombay have demanded a proper counselling system,…
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