HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - The Untold Story

Kerala Varma College polls: Kerala High Court sets aside election of SFI candidate as chairman, orders recounting of votes

Kerala High court sets aside election of SFI candidate to college union chair post. Court directs recounting of votes in accordance with university election bylaws. Petition filed by KSU chairman candidate alleging recounting done due to extraneous forces. Court found recounting not in accordance with bylaws, invalid votes increased &…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

KSU wrests control of Mar Ivanios College union after 24 years

The Kerala Students Union (KSU) staged a surprise win in the college union election held at Mar Ivanios College here where the Congress feeder unit emerged victorious after 24 years on Friday.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Two-day SFI State-level girls mega convention in Kalaburagi from December 1

SFI to host State-level girls mega convention in Kalaburagi on Dec 1-2. Rally from PVB Chowk to Jagat Circle on Dec 1. Convention at Ranga Mandir & Kannada Bhavan on Dec 2. Demands: Internal complaints committee in educational institutions, bus facilities in remote areas, more hostels for girls, implementation of…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

KSU makes gains in college elections in Palakkad

KSU alliance triumphs in Calicut Univ. college union elections, wresting control from SFI at Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi & NSS College, Ottapalam. KSU also made gains at Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad & NSS College, Nenmara. KSU victory at Pattambi after 40 yrs, jubilant procession.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

SFI leaders, activists stage ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ protest

SFI activists took to the streets in 'Chalo Vijayawada' protest to demand immediate solutions to their long-standing issues. Police used force to remove them, arresting 99 and shifting them to police stations. SFI leaders condemned the police and alleged govt inaction. They demanded increased budget for welfare schemes, textbooks, mess…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

MLC demands filling up of vacant teacher posts in government schools

SFI activists' 10-day 'Sangharshana Cycle Yatra' in Vijayawada to address issues in govt schools & colleges. Demands include degree college in every constituency, junior college in mandal HQs, adequate funds for welfare hostels, free bus passes, repeal of G.O. 77, effective Vidya Deevena scheme & improved infrastructure.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

From fees to women’s safety: What are the key issues in Delhi University polls?

After a hiatus of three years, Delhi University campuses are now abuzz with election campaigns. Thousands of students are set to cast their vote for the four central posts in the Delhi University Student Union, also known as DUSU, on September 22. In the fray are candidates from the RSS…

Newslaundry · Sep 16, 2023

Central University of Karnataka opened to offer quality education, not run RSS centre, says RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge

Responding to the clash between two groups of students – Students’ Federation of India (SFI) of the left wing and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) of the right wing – at the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) near Kalaburagi, Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj and Information…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

MSF Senate member disqualified in Calicut varsity

Calicut University disqualifies MSF leader K.P. Ameen Rashid from Senate for forging documents. SFI had alleged he was working as project assistant while joining college. MSF plans to put up legal fight.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

No progress in probe into alleged violation of norms in Ph.D admission of former SFI leader

Probe into alleged irregularities in admission of K. Vidya to Ph.D. programme at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit has stalled. Committee constituted by VC has held two sittings, not collected statements, issued notices, or asked candidates to appear.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023