Central University of Kerala un-suspends professor who called RSS proto-Fascist; warns him

The Central University of Kerala revoked the suspension of Assistant professor Gilbert Sebastian and issued a stern warning after he had referred to the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh) as proto-fascist during one of his lectures. In a letter dated June 7, Central University of Kerala's vice-chancellor H Venkateshwarlu highlighted that Assistant Professor Gilbert Sebastian had uttered unjustifiable remarks during a theory class with 1st year MA students. Central University of Kerala warns professor for calling RSS proto-fascist The letter noted that Gilbert Sebastian's utterances were contrary as a government employee at the Central University of Kerala and that it violated provisions of CCS [Conduct) Rules 1964. Further, the letter stated that a warning was issued to the Assistant Professor on the recommendation of a three-member committee that had examined the case and cautioned him against repeating such remarks again. The University's letter warned Assistant Professor Gilbert Sebastian of strict disciplinary action and imposing a major penalty if he repeated the violation. Factfile: Dr Gilbert Sebastian, Asst Professor, was conducting theory class on topic 'Fascism & Nazism' On April 19, he had made his remarks against the RSS, calling it 'proto-Fascist', following which he was suspended On June 2, the errant professor had sought revocation of his suspension An inquiry commission was formed of three members, which submitted its report on June 4 On June 7, his suspension was lifted and he was warned against repeating such action

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Central University of Kerala un-suspends professor who called RSS proto-Fascist; warns him

The Central University of Kerala revoked the suspension of Assistant professor Dr Gilbert Sebastian & issued a warning after he had referred to RSS as facist

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