The Ministry of Education has denied allegations made by Sam Pitroda about a hacking incident at “IIT Ranchi,” a non-existent institution. Pitroda claimed that he was invited to speak at a virtual event hosted by IIT Ranchi, where hackers allegedly disrupted the session. However, the ministry clarified that there is no IIT in Ranchi and Pitroda was not invited by IIIT Ranchi either. The ministry strongly condemned Pitroda’s statements, calling them baseless and damaging to the reputation of prestigious institutions like IITs. They also warned of potential legal action against Pitroda for spreading false information.

Sam Pitroda, a well-known technocrat and advisor to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, made headlines with his claims of a hacking incident at “IIT Ranchi.” Pitroda alleged that during a virtual session he was participating in at IIT Ranchi, hackers disrupted the event, leading to chaos and confusion. However, the Ministry of Education quickly refuted these claims, pointing out that there is no IIT in Ranchi. They also clarified that Pitroda was not invited to any event by IIIT Ranchi, the only technical institute in Ranchi. The ministry’s swift response aims to set the record straight and protect the reputation of India’s prestigious educational institutions.

In a recent controversy, Sam Pitroda’s claims of a hacking incident at “IIT Ranchi” have been debunked by the Ministry of Education. Pitroda alleged that hackers disrupted a virtual event he was attending at IIT Ranchi, causing chaos and confusion. However, the ministry clarified that there is no IIT in Ranchi and Pitroda was not invited by IIIT Ranchi either. This clarification aims to put an end to the misinformation spread by Pitroda and prevent any damage to the reputation of India’s premier technical institutions. The ministry also warned of potential legal consequences for Pitroda’s false claims, emphasizing the importance of verifying information before making public statements.