MG University Threatens to Withdraw Conference Funds Over Political Poster Row

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) in Kerala has issued a formal notice to the SFI‑led student union, stating that it will withdraw the financial assistance previously sanctioned for a national conference slated to take place on campus from August 3 to 6. The university’s registrar cited the union’s recent activities, which included the display of political posters, as a breach of the institution’s standing order that prohibits political content on campus. MGU’s decision follows a broader policy aimed at maintaining a neutral academic environment during official events. The conference, which was expected to attract scholars and policymakers from across the country, may now face logistical and financial challenges as the university moves to rescind its support.