IIT-D forms panel to probe event on caste, race
New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Monday announced formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate a recently held academic conference titled "Critical Philosophy of Caste and Race," following what it described as "grave concerns" over the choice of speakers and content discussed.
In a statement on social media platform X on Monday, the institute said it had sought an explanation from the faculty concerned and constituted a committee with independent members to probe the matter.
"Serious concerns have been raised over the choice of speakers and content of the conference [Critical Philosophy of Caste and Race (Jan 16-18)]," the IIT-Delhi post stated.
"The institute has sought an explanation from the...
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