Timely decision

#Timely #decision

The High Court of Kerala’s decision to stay the government order permitting external professional groups, including DJs, to perform at college festivals is both timely and necessary. By restricting such external interventions, the court has acknowledged the challenges that principals face in maintaining discipline and order on campus. 

External groups often exacerbate the situation by bringing an additional layer of chaos that is difficult for college authorities to manage. The presence of DJs and other entertainment professionals tends to attract larger crowds, leading to a higher risk of disturbances and unruly behavior. This in turn undermines the authority of college principals. This judicial intervention is a step toward preserving the sanctity and discipline of educational institutions, ensuring that they remain conducive environments for learning.

Criticism should be directed at the government's misguided policy to allow external parties in educational settings. Such a decision seems to ignore the practical realities and the growing trend of disruptive behavior among students and their interactions with outsiders. 

By pushing for external professional groups to be involved in college festivals, the government has inadvertently created scenarios where control becomes a significant challenge. This lack of foresight and understanding of the complex dynamics on campus places an undue burden on college principals, who are often left powerless to address the compounded problems arising from such arrangements.

 The incident at SN College Chempazhanthi, where a teacher was attacked by students, highlights the escalating nature of these issues and underscores the need for more thoughtful, disciplined approaches rather than promoting external entertainment that can destabilize campus environments.

-K-A Solaman