IIT Bombay Fines Students for Mocking Ramayana in Controversial Play
IIT Bombay fined eight students up to Rs 1.2 lakh for performing a play 'Raahovan' that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and depicted the Ramayana in a derogatory manner during a Performing Arts Festival. The disciplinary action has sparked mixed reactions among students and social media groups.
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The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has imposed hefty fines of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students who performed a controversial play.
The play, titled 'Raahovan,' allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the Ramayana in a negative light, according to complaints from fellow students.
The incident occurred during the institute's Performing Arts Festival on March 31, leading to a divided campus and social media uproar.
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