February 21st 2025.
In a recent session of the Odisha Assembly, the opposition parties BJD and Congress staged a walkout in protest of the response given by state Higher Education minister Suryabanshi Suraj to the ongoing debate surrounding the KIIT issue. Members from all sides of the political spectrum expressed their disappointment with the events that had unfolded at KIIT following the tragic death of a Nepalese student in her hostel room.
Both the BJD and Congress demanded a thorough and impartial judicial inquiry into the matter, but their requests were met with silence from the state government. Minister Suraj simply stated that the law would take its course and that those responsible for any wrongdoing would be punished accordingly.
The unrest at KIIT began after the heart-wrenching suicide of 20-year-old Prakriti Lamsal, a promising student from Nepal. Her fellow Nepalese classmates were understandably distraught and demanded justice for their friend's untimely demise. However, instead of addressing their concerns, the KIIT authorities chose to suspend approximately 1,000 Nepalese students and asked them to leave the campus.
Thankfully, due to the intervention of both the Centre and the state government, the KIIT authorities issued an apology and urged the Nepalese students to return to the campus. In order to ensure their safe return, the state government has set up a round-the-clock help desk to assist the students in any way possible.
In light of the tragic events, the police have registered two cases - one involving the alleged suicide of the Nepalese student and another regarding the reported attacks on Nepalese students by KIIT staff members. The situation remains tense, and it is crucial for all parties involved to work together towards finding a just and peaceful resolution.
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