Vedan, Lekshmi Row: Expert Suggests Removal of Songs from Calicut University
Rajeev Ramachandran | 17 July 2025 | The Federal
Malayalam rapper Vedan's "Bhoomi Njan Vaazhunna Idam" and singer-composer Gowri Lekshmi's reimagined "Ajitha Hare" have once again stirred controversy - this time within the academic corridors of Calicut University, where a recent expert committee recommendation to drop the songs from the Malayalam syllabus has sparked opposition from students and academic circles.
Dr. M M Basheer, the expert appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, has formally recommended the withdrawal of the song from the third semester BA Malayalam syllabus, stating it is unsuitable for undergraduate study. The recommendation follows weeks of political pressure and administrative intervention, including objections from the BJP-nominated syndicate members and a direct query from Kerala Governor and Chancellor Rajendra V Arlekar…