College closed after MSF protest over union chairman’s suspension
NAM College in Kerala was closed following violent protests by the Muslim Students' Federation (MSF) over the suspension of their union chairman. The incident escalated when students allegedly assaulted the college principal during a confrontation regarding student suspensions.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing tensions between student political organizations and college administrations in India, impacting campus safety and academic continuity.
NAM College at Kallikkandy in Kannur remained closed on Wednesday (August 19) following protests by Muslim Students’ Federation (MSF) activists demanding the withdrawal of the suspension of the college union chairman. The protest turned violent when the Principal was allegedly assaulted by students.
College union office-bearers had allegedly entered classrooms to collect money from students for organising cultural programmes on the campus ahead of Onam. A few students reportedly objected to it, leading to protests and the subsequent suspension of some students by the management.
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