Monday’s Kerala University meeting saw a heated exchange after members backed by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) argued with Vice-Chancellor-in-charge Mohanan Kunnammal over unresolved decisions from previous meetings.
Members of the alliance with the LDF criticized the vice-chancellor for not approving the list for appointing 12 contract lecturers despite a favorable decision a month ago. The list prepared by the selection committee for the purpose of appointing contract professors in 11 subjects for the university’s four-year undergraduate program.
The debate escalated after the split syndicate between LDF and Bharatiya Janata Party members continued to bicker over various issues. One point of contention is the Kerala Studies Department’s Assistant Professor S. There was a long-standing demand that Najib’s 18-month contractual service at Sri Shankaracharya University of Sanskrit should be recognized as ‘past service’ for promotion under Career. Advancement Plan. The Vice-Chancellor said the request violated university norms and was sent to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan for further consideration.
Another controversial issue was the recent symposium organized by the Sanskrit department. Left members alleged that the vice-chancellor had invited the governor without consulting the syndicate, adding to the tension in the meeting.
published – December 23, 2024 at 10:33 am IST