Congress Accuses IIT Directors of Mobilising Alumni for RSS Chief Bhagwat’s US Event
· India · Telegraph India, The Hindu, Indian Express
Congress claims that directors of Indian Institutes of Technology asked alumni to rally support for an event organised by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in the United States. The allegation was raised during a parliamentary debate and claims the IITs were used to further a political agenda. No response has been issued by the IITs or by the RSS leadership. The claim is presented as evidence of political influence exerted through academic institutions. The Congress party is using the allegation to underscore opposition challenges.
Why it matters
It shows a potential use of academic networks for political mobilisation, raising concerns about the independence of Indian educational institutions.
Read the original report — Telegraph India
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