On January 30, 2024, Gandhi's death anniversary, the senior faculty member from the Department of Mechanical Engineering posted a comment saying, “Proud of Godse for saving India.” She made the comment under a post put out by an advocate named Krishna Raj, who is known for his Hindutva politics. https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/professor-shaija-andavan-who-praised-godse-appointed-as-dean-of-nit-calicut