The Federation of University Teachers’ Association strongly opposed attempts made by the government to militarize higher education in the country.
Joining the Satyagraha campaign launched by the Inter-University Students’ Federation adjacent to the Colombo Fort Railway Station today, against attempts to pass the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Bill, Member of the Federation Dr. Mahim Mendis said they came together to protect the education system from the present government.
Dr. Mendis noted the government attempted to pass the bill several months ago as well.
He claimed when several members of the federation spoke out against the bill and called for the education process to be carried out in a democratic manner and to protect the university system, they were arrested arbitrarily.
Dr. Mendis urged the government to refrain from militarizing the education system.
