Zoho Founder Defends IIT Director Amid Congress ‘Gomutra’ Remark Over Padma Shri Honor

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,250 Views

A controversy erupted after the Congress party mocked the Padma Shri award given to an IIT director, referring to his research on ‘gomutra’ (cow urine). Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu strongly defended the director, calling the remarks disrespectful to Indian science. The debate highlights tensions between political rhetoric and recognition of academic contributions.