Youth Congress workers on Thursday staged a sit-in in front of Kannur University vice-chancellor Gopinath Raveendran’s house and blocked his vehicle to protest against the decision to shortlist Priya Varghese, wife of the chief minister’s private secretary KK Ragesh, for the post of associate. Professor.
The protesters who reached Payyambalam residence of the Vice Chancellor at 8.30 am first closed the gate. He alleged that Ms Priya was not eligible for the post as per UGC norms. They also stopped the Vice Chancellor’s car. Police immediately reached the spot and arrested the protesters.
Mr Raveendran told the media that there was no violation of norms and the university would go ahead with the interview.
Earlier, University Campaign Committee and Kannur University Senate member RK Baiju had filed a complaint with the Higher Education Minister and Vice-Chancellor, alleging that ineligible candidates were included in the interview list.