Protests Erupt at Kerala Sanskrit University Over Alleged Coercion to Attend Governor's Event
Kerala Sanskrit varsity row: HoD’s alleged warning over Governor’s event, send-off attendance sparks SFI protest
The Hindu
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Protests by the Students Federation of India (SFI) erupted at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kerala after an audio clip surfaced, allegedly of the Head of the Sanskrit Vyakarana Department warning students about non-cooperation from faculty if they did not attend a send-off for a teacher and a celebration inaugurated by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
- 01Protests were triggered by an audio clip of the Head of Department allegedly coercing students.
- 02The clip warned of non-cooperation from faculty for students who skipped the events.
- 03The events included a send-off for a teacher and the inauguration of Sree Sankara Jayanti celebrations.
- 04The incident occurred at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kerala.
- 05The protests were led by the Students Federation of India (SFI).
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Protests erupted at the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) in Kerala following the circulation of an audio clip allegedly featuring R.D. Sunil Kumar, the Head of the Sanskrit Vyakarana Department. In the clip, Kumar warns students that they may face non-cooperation from faculty members during Research Advisory Committee meetings if they do not attend a send-off for a teacher and the inauguration of the Sree Sankara Jayanti celebrations by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The clip was shared in a WhatsApp group of research scholars hours before the Governor's event, leading to a significant backlash from the Students Federation of India (SFI) on April 21, 2026.
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The incident raises concerns about academic freedom and the pressure students may face regarding attendance at official events.
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