84 Organizations Demand IIT Bombay Director's Resignation Over Sahil Wakode's Death

Oct 25, 2026

Eighty-four organizations demand IIT Bombay Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare's resignation over the handling of Sahil Wakode's death. They accuse the institute of defaming Sahil as a cheater in a press release issued hours after his death, without proper inquiry. The organizations criticize the administration for supporting a Dean accused of casteism, releasing selective CCTV footage, and using police force against protesting students. They claim the institute launched a media campaign smearing Sahil and call for accountability.

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