The suspension of 16 Students’ Federation of India (SFI) activists at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kerala has led to a fresh controversy, with students challenging the move as exams approach. The university said the disciplinary action was taken on August 13 during the first meeting of its reconstituted Syndicate.
According to the university, the protest activity included a mock funeral for Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas. Authorities defended the suspensions as a disciplinary measure and reportedly demanded an apology from the students.
The action has since triggered a legal battle, with the suspended students seeking permission to appear for their upcoming examinations. The matter remains under dispute.
