Madras: The papan state terrorism in Tamil Nadu has struck the Christian College as predicted in these columns. (DV Dec. 16 p.8 : “TN papan state terrorism set to swallow Madras Christian College”). As a first step, the Bangalore papatti has managed to close down the college. It happened on Feb.4 when the State govt. deliberately withdrew the police protection given to the college.
A handful of sacked teachers stormed the campus on Feb.3, disrupted the classes and assaulted the teachers and this forced the principal to suspend the classes the next day. The dismissed teachers had the support of the papan-dominated Association of University Teachers, although an overwhelming number of teachers and students were with the management. Only 25 of the 186 faculty members supported the sacked teachers.
Since what the papans do is right and none can question it, even a minority (Christian) institution like the 154-year-old Madras Christian College can be simply swallowed – Constitution or no Constitution. That is the end of this story.
