Investigation Requested into Unfinished Biography of Chattambi Swamikal
Probe sought into unfinished book on Chattambi Swamikal
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The Save University Campaign Committee (SUCC) has called for an investigation into the cancellation of the release of 'Sri Tirthapada Puranam,' a biography of Chattambi Swamikal, due to incomplete printing. Only four of the planned eleven volumes were ready, leading to embarrassment for the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kollam, Kerala, India.
- 01The release of 'Sri Tirthapada Puranam' was scheduled for April 19 but was canceled.
- 02Only four of the eleven volumes were printed, while the rest were blank.
- 03The incident has caused embarrassment for the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit.
- 04The Save University Campaign Committee is demanding a probe into the matter.
- 05Professor V. Lissy Mathew confirmed that only four volumes were completed.
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The Save University Campaign Committee (SUCC) has requested an investigation into the last-minute cancellation of the release of 'Sri Tirthapada Puranam,' a biography of Chattambi Swamikal, which was supposed to be launched during the samadhi celebrations at Panmana Ashram in Kollam, Kerala, India, on April 19. The Vice-Chancellor, Ciza Thomas, discovered that only four of the intended eleven volumes were printed, while the remaining volumes were blank. SUCC leader R.S. Sasikumar expressed that this incident has caused significant embarrassment to the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS). Professor V. Lissy Mathew, who coordinated the project, confirmed that the authorities were informed about the incomplete printing ahead of the scheduled release.
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The incident has raised concerns about the university's reputation and the management of academic projects.
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