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Jitendra Kumar remembers junior dying by suicide during IIT for 'bizarre' reason
Jitendra Kumar recalled how he experienced the loss of a student first-hand during his time at IIT Kharagpur.
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‘Kota Factory` has returned on Netflix with its highly-anticipated third season, continuing to delve into the high-pressure world of IIT preparation. Jitendra Kumar, who plays the beloved mentor Jeetu Bhaiya, recently spoke about the pressures students face resulting in their demise.
In an interview with India Today, Jitendra recalled how he experienced the loss of a student first-hand during his time at IIT Kharagpur. He shared, “There have been stories of my juniors taking such drastic steps. It was really sad and traumatic for all of us. I knew a few of them. Some of the reasons were so bizarre that it will leave you stunned. I remember a boy came in, who wanted to go to IIT Delhi. However, since he did not have a higher rank, he didn`t get into the top branch there. Because society `expected` him to be in a better branch, he was forced to come to Kharagpur. He killed himself on the first day itself. Imagine the kind of pressure he was under to just fulfill these shallow expectations. And what happened? It all ended on such a tragic note.”
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