India, March 11 -- The recent suspension of PC Saseendran, Vice-Chancellor of Kerala Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences University in Wayanad, by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan marks a significant event in the state's history. This action, prompted by the mysterious death of a second-year BV Sc student, is unprecedented, particularly given the dominant presence of the CPI(M) in Kerala's political landscape.

The student in question, JS Sidharth, was described as apolitical and amicable towards his peers. However, his participation in a dance with a Muslim female student on February 14th incurred the disapproval of certain community members. The Students Federation of India (SFI), the university's sole student organisation, conducted a secr...