FIR filed against IIT Patna Registrar for racist remarks

According to reports, a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Avlendra Kumar Thakur, the Registrar of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna, at the SC-ST police station in Patna. The Registrar faces serious allegations of hurting the sentiments of the Dalit community, insulting the spirit of the Indian Constitution, and spreading caste-based hatred in society.

The entire matter began with a comment made on social media. A written complaint was filed against the Registrar by former Congress leader Aditya Paswan. The complaint states that on September 19, Registrar Avlendra Kumar Thakur wrote a post on social media, which allegedly stated, 'Do not become capable, become Dalit, success will follow automatically'.

Aditya Paswan raised a strong objection to this remark. He described these words as an insult to the years of hard work, talent, and struggle of the Dalit community. Aditya Paswan clarified that since he himself hails from the Dalit community, such comments hurt not only his personal feelings but also the dignity of millions of Dalit citizens across the country.

Aditya Paswan further stated that reservation is not a political gift, but a provision made in the Constitution to remove social inequality and discrimination that has persisted for centuries. He emphasized that his fight is not against any specific caste, but that he stands in favour of the Constitution, social dignity, and equality.

In his complaint, he expressed concern that it is extremely worrying for a person holding a key administrative post in a prestigious educational institution to make such remarks. Such comments could increase caste-based bitterness and hatred in society.

Based on the written complaint provided by Aditya Paswan, the FIR was registered on November 5 at the SC-ST police station in Patna. The police are now conducting further investigation into the matter, and IIT Patna Registrar Avlendra Kumar Thakur will be questioned in the coming days.