Former Student Alleges Caste Bias at Pune's Modern College Over Job Reference | AI News Digest
In a developing controversy, Premvardhan Birhade, a former student of Pune's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, has leveled allegations of caste discrimination against the institution. Birhade claims the college refused to provide a vital security confirmation needed for a job he obtained in London after a professor inquired about his caste. This documentation was essential for a third-party security clearance connected to airport access. However, Dr. Nivedita Ekbote, the college principal, countered that the refusal stemmed from Birhade's alleged misconduct during his time at the college, rather than any caste-related bias. The institution has also issued several letters of recommendation for Birhade, casting doubt on his allegations. The case has ignited protests led by Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi, drawing attention to persistent issues of caste discrimination within educational settings.
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