Talk by Kapil Mishra sparks criticism in IIT-B circles

Updated On: 24 May, 2021 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Pallavi Smart

Twitter users criticise IIT-B for having the controversial BJP leader as a speaker; it is not clear if online event’s organising body is a genuine students’ or faculty collective from the institute

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The poster for the talk shared by Kapil Mishra on Twitter on May 22

An online talk by BJP leader Kapil Mishra on Sunday sparked a controversy in the IIT-Bombay circles and led to criticism on Twitter. The talk titled, ‘Challenges to Indian Culture and Role of Educated Youth in National Renaissance’ by Kapil Mishra was organised by IIT B for Bharat.

While a poster of the talk was tweeted by Mishra, there is no clarity on whether IIT B for Bharat is actually an IIT Bombay students’ or faculty collective. Mishra also shared a link to a recording of the talk.