February 18th 2025.
In a heart-wrenching incident, a Nepali student was found dead on the campus of KIIT in Bhubaneswar. This tragic news has caused deep sorrow and anguish among the members of the Odisha Assembly, cutting across party lines. The legislators were quick to condemn the alleged mistreatment of several other students from Nepal by the authorities of the private institute.
The issue was brought up during the Zero Hour by BJD member PK Deb, who expressed his grief and stated that this incident has brought shame to the state. The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology was accused of evicting a group of Nepali students from their hostel, which only added to the tension on campus after the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B Tech student.
Deb went on to say that this unfortunate incident has tarnished the reputation of Odisha at an international level. He also blamed the worsening law and order situation under the BJP rule in the state for such incidents. Congress legislature party leader Rama Chandra Kadam also expressed his concern over the mistreatment of the Nepali students and stated that such incidents should not be tolerated.
Senior Congress member Taraprasad Bahinipati demanded a judicial probe into the matter, stating that the Nepali girl's death by suicide and the alleged assault of other students from Nepal by KIIT staff has caused strain in the relationship between Odisha and Nepal. He even threatened to stage a dharna in the assembly if the chief minister did not order a judicial inquiry into the incident.
In response to these allegations, KIIT released a statement reaffirming their commitment to the safety, dignity, and well-being of all their students, including those from Nepal. They also stated that they deeply regret the incident and have always fostered a culture of inclusivity, respect, and care for their students.
BJP MLA Babu Singh joined in the condemnation and demanded the arrest of Achyuta Samanta, the founder of KIIT. He called the incident a shame for Odisha and blamed Samanta for the wrongdoings of the private institute. Singh also accused Samanta of being patronized by the opposition Biju Janata Dal. Other BJP MLAs also expressed their disappointment and anger towards KIIT for the death of the Nepali student.
According to the institute, it is suspected that the girl may have committed suicide due to a romantic relationship with another student at KIIT. However, the legislators are not satisfied with this explanation and have demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. This unfortunate incident has caused a rift in the relationship between Odisha and Nepal, and the legislators are adamant about seeking justice for the Nepali students.
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