Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University faces criticism from UDF-backed bodies

…In a statement, University Senate member Sajith Babu and KPCTA State executive committee member Praveen Sakalya alleged that such an approach would undermine the university’s neutrality and academic freedom. “ The Vice-Chancellor is the head of the university and should not act as an agent of the Sangh Parivar. The university should not be turned into a platform for fostering Sangh Parivar organisations ,” said Dr. Sakalya. Valuation camp The two alleged that a junior teacher had been appointed camp director at the Kozhenchery valuation camp by bypassing a senior Associate Professor. They claimed that organisational…

…situation had arisen at the Thripunithura valuation camp. They said the appointments were significant as the functioning of valuation camps is directly linked to the credibility of the university’s examination system. “ The functioning of valuation camps is directly linked to the credibility of the university’s examination system. Therefore, appointments for camp directors should be based solely on academic excellence, seniority, teaching experience, and university regulations ,” said Dr. Babu. The two also pointed to the induction of representatives allegedly associated with Sangh Parivar organisations into the university’s UG and PG Boards of Studies during the tenure of the previous Left…