Tag: MG University

  • WATCH | ‘Don’t develop into RSS’: AISF chief tells SFI after Left outfits conflict at MG University

    By Online Desk

    “Learn the meaning of the word democracy first. Don’t become RSS while holding the white flag with democracy and socialism inscribed on it. To attack a person in group is RSS’ way. We are contesting here democratically and we will do it again… How many times can you beat us up?”These are from a video that has gone viral on social media circles in Kerala since Thursday night following the senate elections to Kottayam-headquartered MG University. Four state leaders of the CPI-backed AISF was injured in an alleged assault by the CPM-backed SFI forward of the counting. The two Leftist scholar organisations clashed on the day of polling and AISF alleged {that a} gang of SFI cadres attacked and verbally abused their joint secretaries of the state committee Nimisha Raju and Amal Ashok.

    In a video that has gone viral, an alleged SFI employee is seen kicking Nimisha as she tries to guard one in every of her buddies from a bunch. Later, extra SFI staff come and pacify the attackers whereas law enforcement officials are additionally seen reaching the spot and dispersing the 2 teams. Nimisha later informed media that some leaders of the SFI threatened to rape her and assaulted her on her shoulders, neck and breast, naming a number of the folks concerned.

    The senate elections to the MG University noticed a direct faceoff between the 2 communist organisations — whose father or mother events are allies in Kerala’s ruling LDF coalition — after Congress-backed KSU boycotted the polls protesting alleged threats by the SFI. However, it was a one-sided contest even earlier than the beginning because the AISF was contesting solely one of many 30 seats. While the 2 organisations had earlier contested elections in alliance like in lots of different faculties and universities, SFI determined to go solo this time, denying any seats to the AISF. 

    Nimisha and Amal have been assaulted by a big group of SFI staff together with two others — Rishiraj and Sahad close to the union workplace. According to media stories, the AISF members have been once more assaulted whereas they have been shifting Sahad to the hospital.

    In a post-clash video that has gone viral, Nimisha and a small band of indignant AISF members are seen separated by a police group from SFI staff – who’re seen watching from a distance. 

    “Let us be defeated, we don’t mind. We have worked hard to show our representation. Is this happening in a land ruled by the Left? We use the same slogans (as they do). What democracy do they know about? What democracy are they talking about?” Nimisha is seen asking a senior police officer. In response to the police workforce’s request to disperse, Nimisha tells them that AISF has all the fitting to take part within the election they usually have not achieved something towards the legislation.

    “Don’t we have the right to contest? Shouldn’t the government ensure we get to practice that right? Or has it become a privilege only available to them (SFI)?,” one other AISF chief asks the cops.

    “Go learn what democracy means… don’t become like RSS… to attack a man in a group is what RSS do… this is the justice of the wild…We are contesting here democratically and we will do it again… We fight with ideas, How many times can you beat us up? Take us one on one if you dare… shame on all of you… You are all show-offs who attack in a group. Is this SFI? We are not hungry for power like you…?” Nimisha was seen shouting on the SFI group at a distance.

    SFI, the most important scholar outfit in Kerala, is commonly criticised for his or her bodily assaults on members of different teams. SFI gained all of the 30 seats to the senate and have been unavailable to touch upon the incident.

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  • MG University exams: Despite difficulties, Muvattupuzha lady will get 1st rank in BA English Literature

    Express News Service

    ERNAKULAM: Her father, Johny VM, 58, is present process dialysis as a consequence of renal problems. Her mom, Sinimol, 50, has been battling well being points ever since an accident in 2015. Her elder brother Sebastian, 24, needed to search work instantly after finishing his bachelor’s diploma course to maintain the household.

    Eager to contribute her mite, she has been giving tuition courses for kids close to her residence at Piramadom close to Muvattupuzha. Yet, regardless of extreme monetary constraints, Sonia John by no means let her concentrate on research slip.

    The 21-year-old was thrilled to bits when the telephone rang a number of days in the past, the voice on the different finish informing her that she had achieved first rank within the BA English Literature and Communication Studies exams performed by the MG University.

    While life has been a wrestle for Sonia the previous few years, the information introduced in welcome aid. The feat has given the lady – who likes to learn and journey – wings to fly increased. “I love teaching,” says Sonia, who studied on the Nirmala College in Muvattupuzha.

    She intends to pursue a grasp’s diploma in English Literature and needs to take up instructing as a career. “The results have given me the confidence that I can excel in life, if I put in sincere and honest efforts,” he stated.

    Their lives have been shattered by her mom’s accident. Sinimol was then working with the Kerala Headload Workers Welfare Board in Adimali. On her manner again residence, the non-public bus through which she was travelling collided with a KSRTC bus, inflicting her grave accidents.

    Forgetting their woes for the second, Sonia’s dad and mom are delighted that their daughter is a rank holder. “It gives us great joy. From childhood, she used to study well and work hard. We hope she achieves great heights in life,” says Johny. Her youthful sister, Saliya, is a second-year BSc Botany scholar at St Peter’s College, Kolenchery.