CPI(M) Rajya Sabha leader John Brittas on Sunday (April 19, 2026) wrote to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan seeking urgent intervention on the issue of "alarming series" of deaths at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra.
In his letter, Mr. Brittas noted that four students have died at the institute between February and April this year.
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"The alarming series of student suicides and attempts within a short span at NIT Kurukshetra raises serious questions about student safety, institutional response, and the adequacy of mental health support systems," Mr. Brittas said.
Citing reports, the MP alleged that the institutional response has led to apprehensions among students over transparency and sensitivity.
