The Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Bill, 2025, was passed by the Kerala Assembly on March 25, 2025, with a voice vote. The bill was introduced by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, which had been in power since 2016. The government had been pushing for the establishment of private universities in the state, citing the need for increased competition and innovation in the higher education sector. The opposition UDF, however, had been skeptical about the bill, citing concerns about the lack of regulation and oversight. The bill aimed to regulate the establishment and operation of private universities in the state, including the setting of standards for accreditation and the establishment of a regulatory body to oversee the universities. The bill also provided for the creation of a separate regulatory body, the Kerala State Private Universities Regulatory Board, which would be responsible for regulating the private universities. The opposition UDF had raised several key concerns about the bill, including the lack of regulation and oversight, the potential for exploitation of students, and the lack of transparency in the process of establishing private universities.
The CPI(M) has traditionally held a strong opposition to the establishment of private universities in Kerala. Historically, the party has been against the privatisation of education, viewing it as a threat to public access and social equity.
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