IIT Bombay Fines Students for Mocking Ramayana in Controversial Play

IIT Bombay fined eight students up to Rs 1.2 lakh for performing a play 'Raahovan' that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and depicted the Ramayana in a derogatory manner during a Performing Arts Festival. The disciplinary action has sparked mixed reactions among students and social media groups.

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has imposed hefty fines of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students who performed a controversial play.

The play, titled 'Raahovan,' allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the Ramayana in a negative light, according to complaints from fellow students.

The incident occurred during the institute's Performing Arts Festival on March 31, leading to a divided campus and social media uproar.