BJP Hits Out at CPM Over SFI’s Campus Clashes
BJP’s K. Surendran Slams CPM for Backing SFI’s Anti-Governor Protests
BNH NETWORK
Thiruvananthapuram - Kerala BJP President K. Surendran has launched a scathing attack on the ruling CPM, accusing it of orchestrating student protests through its youth wing, the Students’ Federation of India (SFI). The controversy erupted over SFI’s alleged insult of Hindutva icon Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, which the BJP has condemned as an act of political provocation and historical distortion.
Speaking to reporters, Surendran demanded that the CPM rein in its student wing, claiming that the Left government is using campus protests as a diversion from its failures. He accused the SFI of having a history of violent clashes and attacks on former governors, warning that the state’s universities must not be turned into anarchic battlegrounds.
Political Fallout: BJP’s Stand on SFI’s Actions
Insult to Savarkar: BJP has strongly objected to SFI’s remarks against Savarkar, calling it an attempt to distort history.
Targeting Governors: The party claims SFI has a pattern of hostility towards constitutional authorities, citing past physical attacks on former governors.
CPM’s Political Strategy: Surendran alleged that the Left government is using SFI as a shield to suppress rising anti-incumbency sentiments in Kerala.
FACT FILE: SFI Vs. BJP
| Key Issue | Details |
|---|---|
| Savarkar Controversy | SFI accused of disrespecting the nationalist leader |
| Governor Protests | BJP alleges targeted aggression against governors |
| BJP’s Demand | CPM must take action against SFI |
| Political Implication | Alleged diversion from government’s failures |
| University Autonomy Debate | SFI resists reforms that limit political influence |
A Battle Over University Autonomy
BJP leaders argue that the real trigger for SFI’s aggressive stance is the former Governor’s efforts to free Kerala’s universities from political interference. Surendran emphasized that SFI’s resistance to academic independence exposes its intent to maintain CPM’s stronghold over university administration.
“The CPM’s agenda is clear—use student protests to maintain control over campuses while distracting the public from governance failures,” he remarked.
A Political Standoff in Kerala
With BJP stepping up its attack on both CPM and SFI, the political landscape in Kerala is heating up. As the debate over university control and historical narratives intensifies, the coming days may see further clashes between rival ideological groups. Whether CPM will take action against SFI or escalate the confrontation remains to be seen.
