IIT Bombay Student Protest Eases As Classes Resume After Sahil Wakode Death Row; Political Demonstrations Continue Outside Campus
Mumbai: Tensions at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) eased on Tuesday as students resumed regular lectures following three days of protests over the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode. Political parties, however, continued their demonstrations outside the Powai campus. Open House Meeting Addresses Student Concerns Academic activities, which had been affected by…
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) experienced a period of heightened tension on Tuesday as students returned to regular lectures after a three-day protest stemming from the death of a second-year BTech student, Sahil Wakode. Meanwhile, political groups maintained their demonstrations outside the Powai campus. An open house meeting held by the institute administration on Monday aimed to address student concerns and allowed academic activities to resume gradually.
During the open house, students questioned the administration's handling of their grievances and pushed for a transparent investigation into Wakode's death, which occurred amid allegations of cheating during an exam. The 18-point charter of demands, presented by the students, sought accountability, reforms in the grievance-redressal system, and a proper communication strategy from the institute.
In response to the students' demands, the IIT Bombay administration issued an apology, acknowledging the inappropriate characterization of events surrounding Wakode's death during the ongoing investigation. Professor Surya Doolla was also removed from his position as Dean of Administrative Affairs, fulfilling one of the students' key demands.
Additionally, the institute administration announced the launch of a Support Portal to streamline complaints and improve the grievance-redressal process. As the student-led protest inside the campus has now subsided, political organizations continued to demonstrate outside, demanding accountability and action against those responsible.
Security personnel remained present near the campus entrance to maintain order and prevent any disruptions. Students emphasized that their return to classroom activities should not be seen as a withdrawal of their demands and pledged to continue monitoring the administration's response to the remaining points in their charter. To stay updated on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and surrounding areas, one can visit https://budgetproperties.in/.
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