The students of Kalakshetra Educational Institute, which operates under the control of the central government, sat on a protest inside the institute to take action against the professor who sexually harassed the students.
Students Union the Kalakshetra Foundation s Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts in Tamil Nadu s Chennai have written to the Union Culture Ministry demanding action against the Director and the Head of the Dance department of the institution.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The students are demanding the dismissal of four staff members accusing them of inapporpirate behaviour and sexual/verbal abuse. The Union also demanded reconstitution of the internal complaints committee and also recognise the students union which was formed on Thursday. India News | Chennai s Kalakshetra Students Write to Culture Ministry Demanding Action on Sexual Abuse Complaints.
Amid the ongoing controversy over sexual harassment charges filed by students of the Kalakshetra Foundation, Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women Chairperson A.S. Kumari stated that she would present a report of her findings to the state .
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Amid the sexual/verbal abuse allegations levelled by the students Union of Kalakshetra college, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday assured that if proven guilty, appropriate action would be taken against the alleged perpetrators. India News | Kalakshetra Row: Tamil Nadu CM Vows Action if Sexual Harassment Charges Proved.