Tension in Kerala College Over Denial of Namaz Permission

A controversy has erupted at Nirmala College in Kerala after non-teaching staff prevented female students from offering Friday prayers. The incident sparked protests and drew criticism from the BJP, which alleged extremist agendas behind the demand. Both the SFI and Catholic organizations condemned the incident.

Controversy has erupted at Nirmala College, Kerala, as students protested against the institution's denial of permission to perform 'namaz' within its premises. The protests, opposed by the BJP and Catholic organizations, drew attention to alleged communal motives.

On Friday, students staged a protest claiming non-teaching staff had barred female students from offering Friday prayers. The protest's footage was circulated by local media, with students demanding an apology from the principal.

The BJP criticized the protest, stating extremists were behind such moves and accusing the Congress and Left parties of support. The SFI and Catholic Congress strongly condemned the protest, emphasizing the importance of maintaining secularism on campuses.

(With inputs from agencies.)