The Economic Times

IIT Mandi probes 'Shudras serve higher classes' poster; director blames some students' interpretation

IIT Mandi has ordered an inquiry into a controversial Bhagavad Gita poster. The poster suggested Shudras should serve higher classes, sparking outrage. Director Laxmidhar Behera distanced the institute from the poster's contents. He stated the institute strongly condemns all forms of caste discrimination. An inquiry committee is investigating the student-led event's origins.