IIT Mandi Faces Criticism Over Caste Hierarchy Poster Displayed During Event
A poster depicting caste hierarchy and duties based on the Bhagavad Gita was displayed at IIT Mandi during a Janmashtami event, sparking criticism on social media for promoting caste-based inequality. IIT Mandi clarified it did not officially organize the event and has not endorsed the poster, though it will investigate. The poster outlined roles for Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras, with the latter assigned to serve higher castes, drawing backlash for perceived regressive and unscientific ideas.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (36/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetelegraph. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetelegraph broke this story on 6 Sept, 02:08 am. Other outlets followed.
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