IIT Bombay anti‑discrimination guidelines re‑emerge after email spread
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: An email circulating on social media has revived interest in anti‑discrimination guidelines issued by IIT Bombay in 2023, following the death of student Darshan Solanki. The guidelines were originally released by former Dean of Student Affairs Suryanarayana Doolla. IIT Bombay has not yet confirmed whether the email is a new version or simply a repeat of the earlier instructions. The resurfacing has prompted renewed scrutiny of the institute’s policies.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 20% left, 40% center, 40% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): NDTV
- Center (2): Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (2): Times of India, OpIndia
Sources
- Years before Sahil’s death, IIT-B professor warned students against caste discrimination — Times of India (right-leaning)
- IIT Bombay Anti-Discrimination Guidelines Resurface Online After Email Circulation, Institute Yet To Confirm Details — Free Press Journal (center)
- Misuse Of Caste Atrocities Act Very Rare, No Ground To Scrap It: Former Chief Justice BR Gavai — NDTV (left-leaning)
- IIT Bombay reposts apology over student’s suicide following backlash over deleted post — The New Indian Express (center)
- Amid the Sahil Wakode row, Ambedkarite activist falsely blames ‘caste harassment’ for the suicide of IIT Bombay student Darshan Solanki; here’s the truth — OpIndia (right-leaning)