Study trip of schoolchildren cut short at K.R. Narayanan Institute in Kerala after protest
A study tour for schoolchildren at the K.R. Narayanan National Institute was interrupted by student protests. The visiting group, consisting of 35 children and five adults, had received prior approval for their educational visit. The institute clarified that entry is allowed for anyone with permission, regardless of community affiliation.
- ▪The visit was organized for children from Mannam Balasamajam under the Nair Service Society.
- ▪Protesting students claimed the visit should not be allowed due to its association with a community organization.
- ▪Institute authorities confirmed that public visits are permitted on Saturdays with prior approval.
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A study tour by schoolchildren to the K.R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts in Kottayam was cut short on Saturday after a group of students allegedly intervened and prevented their entry, citing objections to visits by community organisations.The visit was organised for children from Mannam Balasamajam, an outfit under the Nair Service Society (NSS) Karayogam at Pampady. Around 35 children, accompanied by five office-bearers of the Karayogam, had arrived at the institute after obtaining prior permission for an educational visit intended to familiarise them with the campus and its functioning.An hour-long interactive session arranged for the visitors was under way when representatives of the Students’ Council of the institution allegedly intervened and disrupted the…
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