Thiruvananthapuram: The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Kerala University stopped MP John Brittas from delivering a lecture at the varsity on Wednesday. The VC took the action citing it would have been a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

The topic of the lecture was 'Indian Democracy: Challenges and Duties'. The monthly lecture series is organised by the University Employees Union, a left-wing employee organisation. The programme was to be held at the University Employees Hall at 1.15 pm on Wednesday.

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Union officials said neither the Election Commission nor the University Registrar had instructed against holding the event. The lecture series is conducted every month and is not a public event. 

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