IIT Madras bans students for criticising Modi and his policies

Chennai : Right to speak straight away got gashed with an incident in which IIT, one of the most prestigious institutions, banned a discussion forum for students following an anonymous complaint that it is spreading words against PM Modi and his policies.

Highlights:

• IIT Madras bans discussion forum for students following an anonymous complaint

• It said hatred against PM Modi is being spread with it

• HRD Ministry forwards Anonymous complaint on APSC to IIT-M director, asks for comments

• APSC had criticised PM Modi and his policies

• Modi’s thought on use of Hindi and beef ban was most criticised in it

• IIT dean replies that the group has been de-recognised.