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Minister Roji John: No Ban on Student Politics at Kerala University
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News18•20-09-2026, 17:15
Minister Roji John: No Ban on Student Politics at Kerala University
- •Minister Roji M John clarified there is no move to ban student politics at Kerala University, calling reports factually incorrect.
- •The controversy arose from a draft Code of Conduct regulating student politics, which was under consideration by the university syndicate.
- •John stated the government's clear stance is to encourage student politics on campuses, emphasizing its importance for democratic participation.
- •The draft document, forwarded by the legal department for discussion, included guidelines prepared by MG University in 2005, following court directives after the Abhimanyu murder case.
- •The minister criticized those spreading false claims and media outlets for misreporting the draft as a final decision, assuring that no ban on student politics will occur under the current government.
Key Questions Answered
Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John dismissed reports claiming a ban on student politics as factually incorrect, stating that the government firmly believes campus politics must be encouraged.
Following public interest litigations after a student's murder at Maharaja’s College, the Kerala High Court directed universities to issue guidelines, prompting a syndicate sub-committee to review a 2005 draft from MG University.
The syndicate sub-committee will gather feedback and recommendations from all student organizations on the draft before submitting it for final discussion and approval by the university syndicate.
