T’puram: Chancellor Rajendra Arlekar instructed the vice-chancellors of the state to observe the 150th anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram in a befitting manner by organising competitions, cultural events and other activities. This is as per the instructions of the central govt. Governor said the ideals of the freedom movement must be percolated down to all sections of society.The governor instructed the VCs to follow hostel rules strictly and enforce discipline on campus. It was also decided to constitute a committee under the VC of Kerala University, Mohanan Kunnummel to give concrete suggestions for containing violence at university and academic campuses. The governor’s instructions follow the recommendations made by the committee formed to inquire into the violence which resulted in the death of Sidharthan, a veterinary student, at the campus of Veterinary University in Wayanad, last year.
