Kerala University student and youth protests intensify

The University of Kerala headquarters in India turned into a battleground yet again on Thursday 10 July as protests by various Left-backed student and youth organisations intensified both inside and outside the premises. The deepening administrative standoff has turned the campus into a political flashpoint, reports The Hindu.

The agitation, targeting Governor of Kerala Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Vice-Chancellor in-charge Mohanan Kunnummal, began when activists of the All India Students Federation (AISF) breached police barricades to enter the campus. Soon after, members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) marched towards the university and attempted to cross police lines, prompting the law enforcers to use water cannons. Later, All India Youth Federation (AIYF) activists also arrived on the scene, leading to further police action.

Addressing the protest outside the university, DYFI State Secretary VK Sanoj launched a scathing attack against the governor and the vice-chancellor.
Full report on The Hindu site