IIT Bombay Student Suicide: Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad, NSUI Protesters Detained
Police detained Varsha Gaikwad and dozens of Congress workers after a protest demanding accountability over Sahil Wakode’s death and a judicial inquiry.
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MP detained, apology reissued, protests grow: IIT Bombay student suicide case escalates
Protests ensued at IIT-Bombay following the death of student Sahil Wakode, sparking demands for accountability. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad, who expressed solidarity with Sahil's family, was among those detained. The institute has reissued an apology regarding its initial communication about the circumstances of his death. CCTV footage is under examination by the Crime Branch as part of the ongoing investigation.
Congress cadres protest student suicide at IIT Bombay after Rahul Gandhi speaks to Sahil's family
Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad said, "If you look at the student and faculty ratios across universities, you will clearly see the widespread bias and disparity. Everyone knows what caste discrimination is and what students have to endure because of it."
Varsha Gaikwad On IIT Bombay Case: Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad and NSUI workers protested demanding justice in the case of death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode.
Controversy and political activity continue surrounding the suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode. Congress and NSUI workers protested outside IIT Bombay on Thursday. Police had increased security outside the institute after receiving prior information about the protest. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad also attended the protest and was detained by police. Dozens of Congress and NSUI workers were also detained by police and removed from the scene…
The Sahil Wakode case has heated up the social atmosphere. A protest was held near IIT Mumbai under the leadership of Varsha Gaikwad against this incident. At that time, he made serious allegations against the ruling party.
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