A former IIT board chief, Dr Sharad Saraf, defends Professor Doolla, saying the professor is “totally innocent” and that allegations of caste-related bias are politically motivated. He argues that the parents making the accusation have not provided supporting evidence.
The claim is presented as a dispute over the basis of a serious allegation involving caste. In the reporting, Saraf’s remarks focus on the lack of evidence presented so far and seek to refute the accusation against the professor. The available accounts do not include responses from the parents or the professor’s own comments, nor do they lay out specific details of what actions are alleged. As a result, the controversy is framed primarily around the competing positions: one side saying the charge is unfounded and politically driven, and the other side alleging wrongdoing linked to caste.
