IIT Bombay Alumni Defends Professor Doolla: ‘Why Has He Been Made A Scapegoat?’ | Sharad Kumar Saraf

News18 - Sep 23, 2026

IIT Bombay's ex-chairperson Saraf defends Professor Doolla amid allegations of caste discrimination, claiming the accusations are a diversion from academic misconduct. He argues that the SCST Act is being misused, potentially destabilizing the institution's reputation.I know Professor Doolla personally, and I don't know why he has been made a scapegoat. He has undertaken several initiatives to improve students’ mental health, has an unblemished record, and has been a favorite among students: Dr Sharad Kumar Saraf, Alumni and Former Chairperson of IIT Bombay’s Board of Governors n18oc_indian18oc_the-right-standn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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