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- Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has drawn criticism for referring to IIT Madras director Professor V. Kamakoti as a 'cow urine expert', triggering a political and academic controversy.
- Following her remarks, government sources released details of Professor Kamakoti's academic credentials.
- He holds a PhD in computer science, is a member of the National Security Advisory Board, and has received several prestigious national awards in science.
- The episode has become a fresh point of political contention.
What to watch next
- Whether Priyanka Gandhi or the Congress responds to or clarifies her remarks
- Any further official disclosure of Professor Kamakoti's academic record
- Whether the controversy escalates into a wider political debate
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Named India · Indian Institute of Technology Madras · V Kamakoti · Government officials · National Security Advisory Board · Priyanka Gandhi
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