Pro of NIT CalicutThe controversy has increased after Fesar Dr. A. Shaiza was appointed as the dean of the institute. Many organizations including Congress have demanded the removal of Dr. Shaiza, who has already been in controversy for praising Nathuram Godse, the killer of Mahatma Gandhi.
What is the whole matter?
On the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2024, Dr. Shaiza commented on Facebook’s post on Facebook that “Godse is proud because he saved India.” After this statement, his comment went viral on social media and there was heavy opposition. Due to the protest, he soon deleted his comment, but by then the screenshots had gone viral.
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Legal action and dispute
- A case was registered against Dr. Shaiza in Kozhikode City Police under Section 153 of IPC.
- As the protest increased, he clarified that he had read a book ‘Why did I kill Gandhi’, due to which he made this comment. Later he realized that he should not have said so, so he removed the comment.
Opposition of Congress and other organizations
The Congress has opposed this decision of NIT Calicut and warned of agitation in April. The Congress says that it is unacceptable to make such an ideology professor to Dean and it is an insult to Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy.
Dr. Shaiza is a professor in Mechanical Engineering Department and now the decision to make him a dean has launched a debate on ideology and freedom in educational institutions.
