Academics nationwide protest Priyanka Gandhi’s remarks; stress the importance of respecting scientists

Academics nationwide protest Priyanka Gandhi’s remarks; stress the importance of respecting scientists

A remark made by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra regarding IIT Madras Director Professor V. Kamakoti has sparked a major controversy. Priyanka Gandhi had referred to him as a “cow urine expert.” Following this statement, academics, scientists, and teachers across the country have united to express their objections. Several eminent academics have written an open letter to Priyanka Gandhi, stating that a scientific temper, academic dignity, and respectful discourse must be maintained in public life. They argue that while one may disagree with an individual, mocking a scholar in this manner is inappropriate. Let us now hear what the academics have to say, followed by the video of Priyanka that has caused such an uproar.