Tarnishes JU’s image: West Bengal minister Swapan Dasgupta on Jadavpur University clash
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta has condemned the recent violence at Jadavpur University, stating that physical clashes between student groups damage the institution's reputation. The incident involved a conflict between the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Students’ Federation of India late Wednesday night. During the subsequent unrest, the university's historic emblem, designed by artist Nandalal Bose, was damaged. Following a formal complaint from the Vice-Chancellor, Jadavpur police have registered a case against unknown persons and outsiders for vandalism, arson, and intimidation. Authorities have invoked the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with a formal investigation now underway.
Why it matters
The incident has triggered a police investigation into campus security lapses and property damage, raising concerns about the influence of external groups in student politics at a premier state institution.
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