Kerala registers protest against DU professor’s ‘marks jihad’ remark
The Hindu
General Education Minister V. Sivankutty also demanded action against the professor for his ‘racist’ statements
Registering protest against the ‘marks jihad’ remark, the State has sought action against , a professor of the Delhi University, for his alleged attempts to cast aspersions on its education sector and spark communal rifts.
In a letter sent to the Union Education Minister Dharmendhra Pradhan, Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice R. Bindu accused the teacher of Kirori Mal College, Delhi, of maligning students from Kerala. “The derogatory statement was an intentional move to create division among Keralites... Dr. Rakesh’s antipathy and intolerance were evident in his venomous statements,” the letter stated.
Pointing out that the State has received global recognition for its development model in the education sector, Dr. Bindu said that its Public Education Protection Movement had provided students support to achieve academic excellence.