Student Federation of India (SFI) activists staged a protest at Kerala University in Thiruvananthapuram on July 8, 2025, alleging saffronisation of universities by the Governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The protesters entered the university premises, leading to clashes with police who intervened to control the situation. Several SFI members were detained during the protest. The demonstration escalated tensions at the university, drawing attention to the ongoing controversy regarding the Governor's influence on academic institutions in Kerala.
SFI took out a massive protest at Kerala University against Governor Rajendra Arlekar who is also the chancellor of the Universities. They alleged that the Governor is trying to saffronise the Universities in Kerala. #ReporterDiary #SFI #Kerala @KGShibimol https://t.co/IF8y49EBft
Video: Left Activists Storm Kerala University In Protest Against Governor https://t.co/j2MZdNfQzM https://t.co/vHES20EOoF
VIDEO | Kerala: Students’ Federation of India (SFI) marches to major universities across the state; protest at Kannur University turns violent as police use water cannons and detain activists. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) https://t.co/yNrfi5CH6A