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Gaumutra remark controversy
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called IIT Madras director Prof. V. Kamakoti a 'gaumutra expert' in Parliament, prompting over 215 academicians to sign an open letter criticizing her remark as undermining scientific temper.
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Over 200 academicians sign open letter slamming remark
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Priyanka Gandhi calls IIT director 'gaumutra expert' in Parliament
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Full story →215 academicians slam Priyanka for 'gaumutra' remark
academicians wrote an open letter criticizing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for her 'gaumutra' expert jibe at IIT Madras director V Kamakoti.
The academicians said dismissing a scholar with a label undermines the scientific temper promoted by the Constitution.
They defended Kamakoti's advocacy of cow urine's potential benefits, stating scientific temper requires objective examination of claims.
The letter emphasized that mockery is not a substitute for reasoned engagement in public debate.
Kamakoti is a guiding force behind India's first industry-grade microprocessor and a member of the Centre's task force on exam reforms.
Earlier · 14h ago
Full story →Open letter criticizes Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' remark
Priyanka Gandhi called IIT Madras director V. Kamakoti a 'gaumutra expert'.
Kamakoti has claimed cow urine has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
An open letter slammed the remark, calling him among India's top tech brains.
The dispute mixes scientific claims with political criticism.
Earlier · 11h ago
Full story →Academics slam Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' remark on IIT prof
Over 210 academicians, including VCs of JNU and Nalanda University, wrote an open letter to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
The letter expresses deep disappointment over her remark calling IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti a 'gaumutra expert'.
The academics say the remark undermines scholarship and scientific discourse.
