It was first in HCU, and now in JNU. Our esteemed educational institutions are becoming the hot bed of political activities. I can't comment much on the political parties, the leaders or their policies of playing with dead bodies, and fomenting an issue from a non-issue or one that can be contained locally. The recent activities and news, however, raises a question, why our premier educational institutions of higher learning are NOT apolitical, and the temple of learning are secluded and misused as political battle field. How can students, who pursue higher learning be engaged in political activities fostered by their external political masters? Should not the student elections, for instance, in colleges be stopped? If at all, there is a need of students in political science, to have practical exposure, should be provided internships in political parties, like professional students go to corporates. There should be debates in campuses on policy matters, current affairs, and enactment of mini parliamentary discussions, but solely to increase the efficacy of a system to improve on the core competencies, oratory and other relevant skills (like for a political career). Let our students be rightly informed and take up real life challenges and problems, and engaged in solving the same.
