Priyanka Gandhi vs Anurag Thakur Over "Cow Urine Expert" Jab At IIT Professor
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sparked a parliamentary controversy by labeling a member of a new education reform panel a 'cow urine expert'. The remark, directed at IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti, drew sharp criticism from BJP members during a debate on examination reform.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intensifying political polarization in India and the ongoing friction between the ruling BJP and the opposition regarding institutional appointments.
A brand new BJP vs Congress flashpoint erupted today in Parliament after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra described a member of the Centre's newly constituted education reform panel as a "cow urine expert", prompting strong objections from BJP MPs, including Anurag Thakur.The controversy unfolded during the debate on The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, as Priyanka Gandhi questioned the government's approach to overhauling India's examination system following the National Testing Agency (NTA) crisis.Although she did not name anyone directly, her remarks were widely interpreted as referring to Professor V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, who is among the six domain experts appointed to a "high-powered" task force announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to recommend reforms aimed at making public examinations leakproof.What Priyanka Gandhi SaidAddressing the Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi questioned the government's reliance on yet another committee to reform India's examination system."Hon'ble Speaker, this is…
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