Chennai, 13 August (H.S.) : A PhD scholar at Madurai's Madurai Sivagangai University (MSU) has created a stir by refusing to accept his degree from Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi during a recent convocation ceremony. The scholar, who was one of the graduating students, declined the degree citing objections to the Governor's presence.
The incident has sparked a debate about the role of the Governor in academic institutions and the rights of students to express their opinions. According to reports, the scholar had previously expressed his reservations about the Governor's role in the university's convocation ceremony.
The Governor's office has not commented on the matter, but university officials have confirmed the incident. The scholar's decision has received mixed reactions from students and faculty members, with some supporting his right to protest and others criticizing his actions as disrespectful.
The incident highlights the complexities of academic freedom and the limits of student protest in educational institutions. As the debate continues, the scholar's actions have brought attention to the issue and sparked a wider conversation about the role of governance in academia.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary