Kerala University VC says no move to ban student politics, stresses need to curb violence
Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal stated there is no plan to ban student politics on campus. He emphasized the need to regulate campus activities to prevent violence and ensure academic continuity.
Why it matters
The balance between student political expression and campus safety is a recurring point of contention in Indian higher education.
Kerala University VC says no move to ban student politics, stresses need to curb violence left Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/z5x3q9/article71620874.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/MOHAN%20KUNNUMEL.jpg MAHINSHA S THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KERALA; 22/06/2023:: Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) Vice Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal who is also holding the additional charge of Kerala University. ...............Photo: Mahinsha/The Hindu V-C Mohanan Kunnummal said campuses should allow students to express differing opinions and engage in debate without resorting to violence Thiruvananthapuram Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal on Saturday said there was no move to ban politics on campuses, stressing that measures should be taken to prevent violence and ensure that academic activities were not disrupted. Responding to reporters’ queries about reports of a draft code of conduct regulating student politics that recently came up for consideration before the university syndicate, Kunnummal said universities were examining the matter in line with directions from the High Court.
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