Viral Video: IIM Amritsar Students Protest Against Management to Get AC in Hostel Rooms | WATCH

Amritsar/Viral Video: A viral video circulating on social media shows a unique protest by students at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar. 

In a bid to highlight the sweltering conditions in their hostel rooms, students resorted to an unconventional tactic – a sleep protest in the institute's air-conditioned canteen.

The video captures students sleeping on chairs and tables, seeking refuge from the scorching Amritsar heat, which has been hovering around a brutal 45 degrees Celsius due to an ongoing heatwave.

Modern Problem, Modern Solution

The viral IIM Amritsar video was shared by @kadaipaneeeer on social media X and has got over a million views and numerous comments from netizens. The viral video also comes with an interesting caption that says, ‘IIM Amritsar students protested against the management to get AC installed in their hostel by sleeping in the mess that has AC. One of them said, "Modern problem requires modern solution”.’

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Social Media Support and Management's Response

The video has struck a chord with netizens, garnering widespread support for the students. Social media users are questioning why a prestigious institute like IIM Amritsar wouldn't provide AC facilities, particularly during such extreme weather conditions.

One viewer wrote, ‘Gotta love the ingenuity of IIM Amritsar students! Sometimes, you have to think outside the box. Hope the management gets the message!.’

Another user wrote, “Not sure why basic amenities are missing in the premier institute.”

One more user says, ‘Quality of people coming out of IIMs have reduced.. they  need all comfort at early stages of life will take them no where..’

This IIM Amritsar protest incident has sparked a conversation about student living conditions and the importance of providing adequate amenities, especially in a country prone to intense heatwaves.