India’s top dance institute faces sexual harassment allegations

India’s top dance institute faces sexual harassment allegations.

The Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts one of India’s top art and cultural institution is now stained with sexual harassment allegations.

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The allegations were made by students against the institute’s faculty.

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Assistant Professor and dancer Hari Padman who was accused of sexual harassment was arrested.

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The students who always saw Kalakshetra as their dream place are now calling it a hell hole

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More than 200 students are involved in the protest.

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Many of the allegations stated a lack of freedom, body shaming, and verbal abuse.

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Some male students also came forward to speak about the molestation they faced from the male faculty.

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