Kerala University Syndicate, VC at loggerheads over registrar's suspension in 'Bharat Mata' row

A fresh controversy erupted at the University of Kerala after conflicting claims emerged over the suspension of Registrar Dr KS Anil Kumar, who was earlier suspended by the Vice Chancellor for cancelling an event that featured a portrait of Bharat Mata.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

The event, held on 25 June at the university's Senate Hall, was attended by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar.

At a special Syndicate meeting convened on Sunday, pro-Left members claimed that the suspension of Dr Anil Kumar had been revoked.

However, Vice Chancellor-in-charge Dr Sisa Thomas contradicted the claim, stating that no such decision was taken during the meeting.

Speaking to the media, Dr Thomas clarified that the issue of the Registrar's suspension was not included in the official agenda of the meeting as it is currently sub judice.

She said the Syndicate meeting was adjourned before any resolution could be passed, and that a group of members cannot unilaterally revoke the suspension.