Kerala college standoff: Talks fail, students stay put on roof and threaten to jump off

A group of students at the Thodupuzha Cooperative Law College in Kerala’s Idukki district have been threatening to jump off the roof of the building if their demands are not met. Trouble started after the first semester results, leading to protests by various student organizations who allege management favoritism. A few students, including girls, assembled on the roof and demanded the removal of the Principal.

The college had earlier suspended seven students who took part in the protests. After intervention by the police and conciliation talks, the suspension of the seven students was agreed to be revoked and some of their demands were met. However, the students remained unsatisfied as their demand to suspend the Principal was rejected by the college management, leading them to continue with their protest.

The situation remains tense at the Thodupuzha Cooperative Law College as the students stand firm on their demands despite some concessions from the management. The protests have drawn attention to the alleged favoritism in internal marking and the students’ discontent with the administration. The college management and the authorities will have to navigate the situation carefully to avoid any potential harm to the students.