Communist Party of India MP Binoy Viswam has raised concerns over the suspension of four faculty members at the South Asian University, describing the action as "completely undemocratic" and a violation of rules and norms. The faculty members were suspended in mid-June following allegations of misconduct and violation of the university's code of conduct during student protests in 2022 against the reduction of monthly stipends for Master's students.

In a letter addressed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Viswam expressed his dismay at the suspension, stating that it disregarded proper procedure and damaged the reputation of the university, which was established with the aim of fostering integration among neighboring SAARC countries.