Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice, Kerala | Member of State Legislative Assembly for Irinjalakuda | AIDWA national executive member
Dec 15, 2021 • 13 tweets • 2 min read
We are in the works of creating a new Kerala — one defined by equity and sensitivity. To achieve this, our students should first be given access to education in a free environment, unhindered by the burden of society's heteronormative expectations.
Besides the fact that gender neutral uniforms will help build confidence in our girls, several students have vouched for pants as the more comfortable clothing option, which is ultimately the most important factor to be considered.
Sep 12, 2021 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
The higher edu dept's stance on the Kannur University syllabus row has already been reported by various television and print media. But as I have heard of concerns that the dept's reaction hasn't appeared on official social media platforms yet, I would like to do so here. (1/7)
The dept is of the view that the syllabus in question is problematic. At first glance, in fact, one may doubt it has been prepared with the view that political thought is confined to the matters of religion and caste. The lack of other perspectives is a serious issue. (2/7)
Sep 12, 2021 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
It is truly a matter of pride that four of our universities have once again found spot in the NIRF list of top 100 universities in the country. Hearty congratulations to the academic community of Kerala (27), MG (31), Cusat (44) and Calicut (60) universities. (1/10)
Cusat deserves special recognition for rising above its previous rank of 62, despite adversities. Though the crises our institutes have had to face over the past year is understandable, we need to ensure that Kerala, MG & Calicut universities overcome their slight setbacks.(2/10)
Sep 12, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
How heartbreaking is the prospect of having to send our daughter to an unfamiliar place, only to have her lifeless body taken away in six months. Went to a house that had to suffer such a plight yesterday — Kannikkara Chathelikkunnu Vathekkattil house in Alur panchayat. (1/6)
Akhila, daughter of Haridas and Sujatha, received the alliance proposal through a Marriage Bureau. Though Haridas and Sujatha initially had reservations, they eventually agreed to the alliance after the groom's family insisted. (2/6)
