Kerala University appointment: KSU blocks VC’s car
The Hindu
Nepotism alleged in the appointment of Editor of Malayalam Lexicon
Protesting the Kerala University’s appointment of a Sanskrit Professor as Editor of the Malayalam Lexicon, activists of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday attempted to block Vice Chancellor V.P. Mahadevan Pillai’s car. They also waved black flags at him, as he was about to reach the University premises on Wednesday morning. Five activists of the KSU rushed in front of the vehicle, attempting to block its way, in front of the AKG centre, located near the university. Police immediately swung into action, removing the protesters from the spot. The five of them were arrested and taken to the Armed Reserve (AR) camp. The protest was against the appointment of H. Poornima, a Professor in the Department of Sanskrit General, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, on deputation as Editor of the Lexicon.
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