India’s academic freedom sharply curtailed under BJP government, report says
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A Scholars at Risk report released on Thursday found that academic freedom in India has been severely restricted by the BJP government, citing increased government control over higher education and a rise in attacks on scholars. The study lists 382 incidents in 59 countries, noting a significant decline in academic freedom worldwide, with India among the 50 countries showing the most marked deterioration over the past decade.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 0% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- India’s academic freedom ‘severely restricted’ under BJP government: report — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- India’s Academic Freedom ‘Severely Restricted’: Report Flags Government Control, Crackdown on Dissent — Times Now (right-leaning)