IIT Bombay Student Sahil Wakode's Death Sparks Continued Protests; Parents Demand Independent Probe Into Caste Discrimination Allegations
Mumbai: A month after Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay student Sahil Wakode died by suicide on September 18, his parents and fellow students continue to demand accountability, an independent investigation into allegations of caste-based discrimination and reforms to address concerns over examination procedures and student mental health. Parents March To IIT Bombay Gate On Sunday,…
Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, chairperson of the IIT Bombay Board of Governors, has faced demands from Sahil Wakode's parents and students for an independent investigation into caste-based discrimination. The parents, Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, marched to the campus gate to pay their respects and push for a meeting with Dr. Radhakrishnan.
Protests continue, with the All India Students Federation, AIISCA and All India Students Association demanding transparency in the investigation and stricter examination rules. Students have also launched a hunger strike, led by the Justice Corner, and submitted an 18-point charter of demands to the administration. The charter covers various issues, including examination procedures, mental-health support, and a transparent grievance system.
Despite these demands, students claim that several commitments have not been fulfilled, such as the implementation of stricter examination rules and improved mental-health support.
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