CPI(M) MP Urges Education Minister to Address Student Deaths at NIT Kurukshetra
Student deaths in NIT Kurukshetra: CPI(M) MP Brittas seeks Education Minister's intervention
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CPI(M) Rajya Sabha leader John Brittas has requested Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to intervene regarding a troubling series of student deaths at the National Institute of Technology in Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. Four students have reportedly died between February and April 2026.
- 01CPI(M) MP John Brittas has raised concerns over student deaths.
- 02Four students have died at NIT Kurukshetra in recent months.
- 03Brittas has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- 04The request emphasizes the need for urgent intervention.
- 05The deaths have raised alarm within the academic community.
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CPI(M) Rajya Sabha leader John Brittas has expressed serious concerns regarding the recent deaths of four students at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. In a letter addressed to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Brittas described the situation as an 'alarming series' of fatalities occurring between February and April 2026. He has urged for immediate action to address the issue, reflecting growing unease among students and faculty at the institute. The deaths have sparked discussions about student safety and mental health within educational institutions, highlighting the need for supportive measures and interventions.
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This situation raises critical concerns about student safety and mental health at NIT Kurukshetra, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and support measures for students.
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