Summary:
On Monday evening, the FTII students’ body sent a letter to the secretary, I&B, and joint secretary (films), alleging that the institute’s administration was trying to intimidate the protesting students. On February 15, FTII administration evicted Rao from the hostel, in accordance with the suspension order. The students have also accused the administration of “targeting” students who raise issues pertaining to academic management and the lack of resources and trained faculty members at the institute. FTII authorities said the students had been suspended from all academic activities, including classes, practical training, workshops and exercises. Aadith V Sathvin, president of the FTII students’ body, said it was clear that Rao was being punished not for the alleged misbehaviour, but because he had questioned the administrative and academic mismanagement..