Mahatma Gandhi University in Keralam imposes restrictions on media access

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The Mahatma Gandhi University has introduced strict restrictions on media access.

A circular issued by the University Registrar states that those seeking to enter the university campus for news coverage must secure the Vice-Chancellor’s approval in advance.  

The Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) has condemned the ‘anti-democratic” restrictions imposed on the media at the university. 

The union stated that the Vice-Chancellor’s order was effectively an attempt to muzzle the press. It added that such arbitrary orders should not be issued by a university, which is expected to be a centre of democratic values and independent thought. The union also pointed out that media restrictions of this nature are extremely rare.

The KUWJ also stated that a university named after Mahatma Gandhi imposing restrictions on civil rights sends a deeply condemnable message. The order also gives an impression that the university has much to hide from the public. 

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