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Priyanka Gandhi Criticised for 'Cow Urine' Comment on IIT Professor
✍️ NDTV
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 06:41 PM
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A group of academics has condemned former MP Priyanka Gandhi for calling an IIT professor 'cow urine', arguing the remark undermines scientific temper.
On a recent day, former Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi described an IIT professor as "cow urine", sparking outrage among scholars.
In response, a collective of academics drafted an open letter condemning the statement, asserting that labeling a scholar in such a manner diverts attention from the substance of his work and threatens the scientific ethos enshrined in the Constitution.
The letter, circulated through academic networks, called on political leaders to uphold the principles of rational inquiry and to refrain from using demeaning language against scholars.
The incident has reignited discussions about freedom of expression, respect for academia, and the role of political figures in shaping public discourse.
In response, a collective of academics drafted an open letter condemning the statement, asserting that labeling a scholar in such a manner diverts attention from the substance of his work and threatens the scientific ethos enshrined in the Constitution.
The letter, circulated through academic networks, called on political leaders to uphold the principles of rational inquiry and to refrain from using demeaning language against scholars.
The incident has reignited discussions about freedom of expression, respect for academia, and the role of political figures in shaping public discourse.