215 academicians slam Priyanka for 'gaumutra' remark

215 academicians slam Priyanka for 'gaumutra' remark

Over two hundred academicians have written an open letter criticizing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's remark. They stated that dismissing scholars with labels undermines the nation's scientific temper. The academicians defended the IIT Madras director's advocacy of cow urine's potential benefits. They emphasized that scientific temper involves objective examination of claims before acceptance. Mockery is not a substitute for reasoned engagement in publi…

'Unfortunate if highest democratic institution insults scientist': Senior academics on Priyanka's Kamakoti remark - tennews.in: National News Portal

New Delhi, July 31 (INS) Senior academics on Friday criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s “gaumutra expert” remark aimed at IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti, calling the “insult to the scientist” as “unfortunate”. This comes a day after a group of academics and education leaders issued an open letter to Priyanka Gandhi, expressing concern over […] The post ‘Unfortunate if highest democratic institution insults scientist’: Senior academic…

Over 200 academicians raise objections to Priyanka's Kamakoti remark - OrissaPOST

New Delhi: More than 200 academicians have written an open letter to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, objecting to her “gau mutra expert” remark targeting IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti, saying that “mockery” cannot be a substitute for reasoned engagement. According to the 215 academicians who signed the letter, including chancellors, vice-chancellors, former vice-chancellors, and directors of IITs and IIMs, whether intended as sarcasm or …