An indication to this was today given by Chief Minister P K Dhumal who said his government is not averse to the proposal, citing incidents of violence on campuses.
"Growing incidents of violence is vitiating the academic atmosphere in university campuses. It is a matter of major concern for us and if violence at the Himachal University campus continues unabated, the government will have to think of immediate alternatives.
"One of these measures could be banning politics on the campus and we shall explore this option and take legal opinion, and also steps taken by other universities," he said, replying to a question at an interactive 'Chopal' organised by Doordarshan, Shimla here.
The Chief Minister said that the university administration has also mooted a similar proposal and there have been interventions from the High Court also.
Dhumal said that during his recent visit to the University, he had personally appealed to the students and teachers to shun violence and help in restoring conducive academic environment.
"The violent incidents are on the rise despite efforts of the university authorities and some action is needed to curb violence," he said.
"Though the state government can not directly take strong measures, but if the University administration suggests alternatives like banning politics and also indulgence of the teachers in the political activities, steps would be taken in consultation with legal experts," he said. (MORE)
