A Central University of Kerala employee belonging to the Schedule Tribe, on daily wages, has alleged caste bias in terminating his work from the hostel in the university.
Rupesh Venu of Malalakkallu in Kasaragod filed a complaint with the chairman of the Taluk Legal Service Office seeking intervention.
According to his complaint, he was fired from his job at the Nilgiri guest house on the grounds that the dinner served on October 12 at the residence of Vice Chancellor Siddu P. Alagura was bad. The head of the boarding house informed him that the vice-rector had issued an instruction in this direction.
Mr Rupesh said he had been out of work for a month, adding that his contract had ended this month. He used to work in a hostel.
He said in the complaint that while no action was taken against the cook, he, whose duty was limited to assisting the cooks, was suspended without investigation.
He accused the vice chancellor of targeting him because he belonged to the Mavilan community. He said teachers and officials faced similar behavior but were hesitant to make complaints.
When contacted, the vice chancellor denied the allegations. “I came to know a few days ago that he belonged to the Scheduled Tribe community. I have sought a report from the manager on the matter,” he said.
Published – 11 Nov 2025 21:03 IST
