Protesting ‘interference’ by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA in university affairs, wardens of all hostels at Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha’s oldest educational institutions, have tendered their resignations. The issue is connected with the visit of Kataka Sadar MLA Prakash Chandra Sethi, to the East Hostel of the university where student unrest was reported. Mr. Sethi reportedly had arguments over hostel and university matters with warden and other hostel staff. It led to a serious confrontation between the MLA and the University teachers, who were aggrieved that they were insulted before students. Subsequently, as many as 29 wardens and deputy wardens tendered their resignation.