Top Politician Urges Institutional Reforms After IIT Delhi Student Suicide

Following the tragic death of a student at IIT Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal appealed for sweeping reforms in higher‑education institutions across the country. He stressed that the investigation must be impartial and swift, while also probing the broader environment that places relentless academic pressure on young minds. Citing the statistic of more than 65 IIT student suicides in five years, Kejriwal warned that ignoring mental‑health challenges jeopardizes the future of the nation’s talent pool. He advocated for policies that balance academic excellence with comprehensive emotional support, urging colleges to develop clear pathways for students to access counseling and crisis intervention without stigma.