The I PUC student by name Rakshit Kumar Rao who had come to the college wearing the 'Aiyyappa' shawl, was not entertained by the Principal of the college. Later, a group of students along with members of Sri Rama Sena sat near the gate of the college shouting slogans against the college authorities and chanting 'Aiyyappa' chants.
Speaking on the occasion, a Sri Rama Sena member said that this is the first time in the history of independent India is such an incident taking place and that the college is promoting western culture. In all, 20 students in the college are donning 'Aiyyappa' shawls and four of them have been fined by the Principal. The protest will go on until the college management withdraws its decision with regard to the 'Aiyyappa' shawl, he said.
Hundiprabha Kamath, Principal of the College, on the other hand said that any violation of the uniform code of the college will not be entertained. “Students have to follow the uniform rules. We do not allow beards, scarves and other such symbols. We have students of all communities studying here and the rules are same for all. We have strict uniform rules. Students cannot even alter their pants or 'chudidaars' and wear something which is not prescribed by the institution. The management is firm in its decision and I will not allow the 'Aiyyappa' shawl inside”, she said.
Ms. Kamath expressed her displeasure over the interference of Sri Rama Sene in the issue. “This is a matter between the students and the Principal. Anti-social elements should not enter the college campus for such issues. Some of them came wearing 'Aiyyappa' shawls and asked me if I have been born to a Christian that I am taking such a decision. Is that the way an 'Aiyyappa' devotee speaks? It only shows that all their dressing is nothing but a costume worn for show off and they lack the purity that it is supposed to have”, she said.
Barke police were informed and a group of policemen is already in the campus keeping an eye on the developments to avoid any untoward incident.
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