Protests erupted at Nirmala College in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, after female students were denied permission to conduct Friday prayers on campus. The college authorities, citing its secular status, stated that students can attend a nearby mosque 300 meters away, and no dedicated prayer space would be provided. The principal acknowledged that girls had previously prayed in a waiting room, but this was questioned by staff, leading to the protests. BJP leaders criticized the student demands as extremist, while the Student Federation of India (SFI) denied involvement in the protests, emphasizing the need to maintain a secular campus. Local Muslim organizations expressed support for the students, highlighting the difficulty of accessing the mosque due to the college's location. The situation has sparked a wider debate on religious practices in educational institutions.