Andhra University refutes caste discrimination allegations
Andhra University has denied allegations of caste discrimination made by a doctoral fellow. The university stated that the claims were based on one-sided information and maintained that no discriminatory actions occurred. They emphasized their commitment to equality and social justice while clarifying the status of fellowship payments.
- ▪Andhra University refuted allegations of caste discrimination made by Yadala Pravin Kumar.
- ▪The university claimed that media reports were based on distorted facts.
- ▪They clarified that all staff at research centres were treated equally and that grievance mechanisms were functioning effectively.
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Andhra University has denied allegations of caste discrimination and harassment levelled by Yadala Pravin Kumar, a doctoral fellow at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair of the university, even as the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) sought reports from the university and the police on the issue.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the university said media reports alleging harassment of the Dalit researcher were based on one-sided information and distorted facts. It maintained that no caste discrimination, harassment or discriminatory action had occurred on the campus.The university clarified that fellowship dues up to March had been cleared and attributed the delay in April payments to the late release of grants.
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