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The Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of the University of Calicut is escalating a disciplinary case against Assistant Professor Sreekala Mullassery to the Chancellor, despite the Syndicate’s decision to drop the charges. Mullassery is accused of campaigning for a Left Democratic Front candidate during a recent by-election, violating service rules. The Syndicate, dominated by pro-Left members, cited procedural errors in the V-C’s initial handling of the case and voted to drop the charges. However, the V-C maintains his stance and will now involve the Chancellor.

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Calicut University V-C to Escalate Professor’s Case to Chancellor After Syndicate Drops Charges

Kozhikode, December 31, 2025 – A disciplinary battle is brewing at the University of Calicut after Vice-Chancellor P. Raveendran announced his intention to report allegations against Assistant Professor Sreekala Mullassery to the University Chancellor. This decision comes after the University Syndicate voted on Wednesday to drop the charges against Mullassery, who is accused of campaigning for Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate M. Swaraj during the Nilambur Assembly by-election.

Mullassery, who also oversees the university’s radio station ‘Radio CU’, allegedly circulated a video supporting Swaraj. Raveendran initially served Mullassery with a memo of charges and statement of allegation.

However, at Wednesday’s Syndicate meeting, pro-Left members, holding a majority, objected to the V-C’s actions, citing procedural lapses in the handling of the case. Sources claim one member even attempted to prevent the V-C from leaving the meeting until the charges were dropped. The Syndicate then voted to dismiss the charges.

Members affiliated with the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the BJP dissented, arguing that disciplinary action should continue as Mullassery violated service rules. Raveendran subsequently stated he would report the matter to the Chancellor.

According to a pro-Left Syndicate member, the V-C failed to follow proper procedure, with the allegations and initial notice not reported to the Syndicate despite multiple meetings being held after the initial notice was issued in June. The member further claimed a second notice was issued to Mullassery after her initial response was deemed unsatisfactory, alongside a complaint filed by an employees union.

The case has also drawn media attention, with reports circulating prior to Wednesday’s Syndicate meeting. The V-C’s decision to escalate the matter sets the stage for a potential intervention by the Chancellor and further controversy within the university administration.

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