KUFOS Vice-Chancellor Refutes Claims of Sharing Stage with RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Fast Summary

• A. Bijukumar, Vice-chancellor of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), denied reports that he participated in a session attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
• Bijukumar clarified he attended an education seminar organized by the Association of Indian Universities at Amrita Vidyapeetam in Kochi on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
• During the seminar, Bijukumar presented his views on “Educational conversion: Kerala’s potential and possibilities.”
• Reports initially claimed multiple Vice-Chancellors from Kerala universities were part of sessions linked to Shiksha samskriti Utthan Nyas’s education conclave.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The clarification from Vice-Chancellor A. Bijukumar indicates the importance of factual accuracy in reporting events involving academic leaders and institutions. Misreporting or misattributing participation coudl have broader implications for public perception regarding the intersection between academia and ideology-driven organizations like RSS. This incident underscores the need for meticulous verification before publication to avoid unnecessary controversies that may overshadow significant discussions-such as transformative educational policies tailored to Kerala’s unique potential.

For india as a whole, debates on educational transformation are critical given shifting economic and social frameworks; however, politicized narratives surrounding these events could detract focus away from constructive engagement with real-world challenges faced by India’s education system.Read more: Link