Chandigarh: Dr. Satvir Singh, dean of student welfare at IKGPTU, Main Campus, Kapurthala, Punjab, has landed in the eye of a storm after his alleged sexist remarks denying permission for girls to participate in the college’s Dandiya Night event. The dean reportedly asked, "Why girls dance in front of boys? (If you insist on doing it, book a hotel)."

Singh allegedly did not stop there and went on to add, "Why do girls want to dance with boys, I can lock up boys and allow only girls to dance. Who will take responsibility for this event? Even the VC (vice chancellor) will not do anything in this matter."

Students have reacted with anger and disbelief, calling the statements “humiliating”, “vulgar” and “unprofessional”. The alleged remarks have triggered a wave of outrage across the campus,

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