Symbiosis media college in center of #MeToo storm
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The #MeToo movement has rocked Pune's Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, with alumni accusing their seniors and faculty members of sexual harassment. College authorities have also apologized to the women and said the Internal Complaints Committee had been instructed to hear their pleas.
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SCMC didn't do anything despite learning the incidents: Alumni
The former students alleged that despite notifying, the authorities didn't do anything about the incidents. Taking cognizance, the SCMC authorities issued a statement and invited the women for a discussion in the institute through a Google Form. "We can start a dialogue without even mentioning your identity. Your one step can go a long way in making someone's life easier," the statement said.
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SCMC authorities also apologized to alumni
The SCMC authorities also apologized to the former students. "Dear alumni, we're indeed sorry, if you had to face something like this. But we promise you that if you reach out to the ICC, we'll take steps and actions, if need be," the statement said.