Kerala University pursues legal action after Governor's event clashes
Kerala University is taking legal steps after student groups clashed during an event attended by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
The trouble broke out at Senate Hall, with police stepping in when activities like a 'Bharat Mata' program—seen as violating the university's secular rules—sparked confrontations between rival student unions.
Minister criticizes governor's involvement
Following the incident, the university canceled future bookings for the hall and called for a full police investigation. Officials are also checking for damages to claim compensation.
Higher Education Minister R Bindu criticized the governor's involvement, saying universities should stay above politics.
Meanwhile, BJP-backed members want the Registrar suspended, accusing him of siding with rivals—highlighting growing worries about political interference on campus.