Controversy over alleged mock funeral of V-C at Sanskrit varsity in Keralam continues
A political controversy has erupted at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kerala following a protest by SFI activists. The university's Vice-Chancellor alleges the students performed a mock funeral of her, while the student body claims it was a symbolic protest regarding damaged theatre equipment.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing friction between student political wings and university administrations in India, raising questions about the boundaries of protest and academic freedom.
The political slugfest over the alleged mock funeral of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas by the activists of Students Federation of India (SFI) at the main campus in Kalady near here on August 13, 2026 refuses to die down amidst the contention by the leadership of the student body that the protestors had staged a performance to highlight the damaged lighting equipment at the Department of Theatre.
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