Priyanka Gandhi Mocks IIT Madras Director Kamakoti As ‘Gaumutra Expert’: Know His Credentials

Published 28 July 2026 · india

Priyanka Gandhi Mocks IIT Madras Director Kamakoti As ‘Gaumutra Expert’: Know His Credentials Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 19:55 IST Priyanka Gandhi says

Priyanka Gandhi Mocks IIT Madras Director Kamakoti As ‘Gaumutra Expert’: Know His Credentials Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 19:55 IST Priyanka Gandhi says PM Modi’s exam reform task force has a ‘gaumutra expert’: Who Is he? What are his credentials? What is the gaumutra controversy linked to V Kamakoti? Rapid Read Priyanka Gandhi and Prof V Kamakoti. (File) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, during the Lok Sabha debate on Tuesday referred to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti a “gaumutra (cow urine) expert". Why? What are his credentials? Why is he linked to cow urine? News18 explains. WHAT DID PRIYANKA GANDHI SAY? In her speech, Gandhi was criticising the government’s newly constituted high-powered task force to reform the Testing Agency (NTA) to prevent paper leaks. “This committee even includes a cow urine expert. What do such people know about the education sector," she asked. Her comment referenced previous remarks Kamakoti had made regarding the potential medicinal and antibacterial properties of cow urine. The remark triggered political backlash from the BJP and other supporters, who defended Kamakoti and highlighted his extensive academic and professional record. PRIYANKA GANDHI VADRA LABELS PROFESSOR KAMAKOTI A “GAU MUTRA" EXPERT.

WE SAYGIVE US A GAU MUTRA EXPERT OVER A DYNAST ANY DAY!Here’s why:Professor Kamakoti:+ Director of IIT Madras since 2022 developed Shakti India’s first industry grade microprocessor.+ Helped the nation’s… pic.twitter.com/JIdNBciKI8— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) July 28, 2026 V KAMAKOTI’S CREDENTIALS V. Kamakoti received his MS and PhD degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Madras. He joined the faculty of IIT Madras in 2001 and took over as its Director in January 2022. He specialises in the area of Computer Architecture, Information Security and VLSI Design. He heads the Microprocessor Development Program and the Information Security Education and Awareness Program at IIT Madras. He is a member of the Security Advisory Board. He was also the Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force constituted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. At IIT Madras, he has served as the Chairman, JEE and as Associate Dean, Industrial Consultancy and Research. He has over 150 publications in International Journals and Conferences, guided many research scholars for their PhD and Master of Science (by research) programme. He has coordinated and successfully delivered close to 50 projects from Industry and Government R&D establishments.