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IIT Mandi Under Fire Over Anti-Dalit Posters
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 04:03 PM
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IIT Mandi has faced backlash after anti-Dalit posters were discovered on its campus, prompting an investigation and calls for action from students and civil society.
IIT Mandi has come under scrutiny after a series of posters with anti-Dalit slogans were found on its campus. The posters were reportedly displayed in a prominent area of the institute, sparking immediate concern among the student body. In response, the institute’s administration has launched an internal investigation to identify the source and extent of the campaign.
Students and faculty members have expressed outrage, demanding a thorough review of campus security and a clear stance against caste‑based discrimination. Several student groups have organized peaceful protests, calling for stricter measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
The incident has attracted attention from civil‑rights organisations and local media, highlighting the broader issue of caste‑based hostility in educational institutions across the country. IIT Mandi’s leadership has pledged to cooperate fully with authorities and to implement policies that promote inclusivity and respect for all students.
Students and faculty members have expressed outrage, demanding a thorough review of campus security and a clear stance against caste‑based discrimination. Several student groups have organized peaceful protests, calling for stricter measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
The incident has attracted attention from civil‑rights organisations and local media, highlighting the broader issue of caste‑based hostility in educational institutions across the country. IIT Mandi’s leadership has pledged to cooperate fully with authorities and to implement policies that promote inclusivity and respect for all students.