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Kannur college closed after MSF protest turns violent
NAM College in Kallikkandy, Kannur, remained closed on Wednesday (August 19) after protests by Muslim Students' Federation (MSF) activists turned violent. The protesters were demanding the withdrawal of the suspension of the college union chairman, and the principal, A.P. Shameer, was allegedly assaulted by students.
The trouble began when college union office-bearers allegedly entered classrooms to collect money from students for Onam cultural programmes. Some students objected, leading to protests and the suspension of some students by the management. On Tuesday, MSF activists led by the union chairman and secretary reached the principal's chamber demanding that the suspensions be revoked and allegedly gheraoed him.
The principal was also allegedly manhandled and later sought treatment at a hospital. A holiday was announced on Tuesday due to the tense situation, and academic activities were disrupted.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This incident is the latest in a series of student politics-related clashes in Kerala's college campuses, where rival outfits often clash over turf and symbolic issues. The MSF, student wing of the IUML, is a major force in Malabar colleges. What began as a dispute over collecting money for a cultural event escalated into the suspension of the union chairman, a move that inflamed campus politics. The key question now is whether the college management will negotiate with the MSF or file a police complaint, and whether the state government will intervene to restore normalcy before the Onam holidays begin.
Source: thehindu.com
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