Archive · 28 Aug 2026
West Bengal Governor Expected to Meet ABVP After Jadavpur Clashes
Jadavpur University recently saw clashes between two student groups, ABVP and SFI.
The clashes happened on August 19 and 20.
West Bengal Governor R N Ravi may visit the university and meet ABVP leaders.
He may also meet a teachers’ group linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
The visit is expected during a Vande Mataram singing event.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said he wants to promote nationalism on the campus.
Police are investigating claims of vandalism, arson and intimidation.
Two members of the university’s investigation committee have resigned.
West Bengal Governor R N Ravi is expected to meet ABVP representatives during a Vande Mataram event at Jadavpur University.
The possible meeting follows clashes between ABVP and SFI members on the campus on August 19 and 20.
Ravi is also expected to meet a teachers’ organisation affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
Police have registered a case over alleged forced entry, arson, vandalism and intimidation by unknown persons and outsiders.
Two members of the committee investigating the violence resigned this week, while police sought university CCTV footage.
- Who
- West Bengal Governor R N Ravi, ABVP, SFI, Jadavpur University officials, police and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- What
- A possible governor-ABVP meeting is expected after clashes at Jadavpur University, while police and a university committee investigate the violence.
- When
- The clashes occurred on August 19 and 20; the governor’s possible meeting is expected on Friday during the Vande Mataram event.
- Where
- Jadavpur University in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Why
- The proposed meeting concerns the recent campus clashes and developments at the university; Adhikari has also linked the event to promoting nationalism on campus.
Government and ABVP concerns
University process and procedural response
Nationalism on campus
Government and ABVP concerns
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state government would not compromise on nationalism and alleged that some elements on campus obstruct national celebrations and symbols.
University process and procedural response
The article does not provide a response from SFI or other groups to these allegations, and it does not independently establish the claims.
Governor’s engagement
Government and ABVP concerns
The Governor is expected to hear from ABVP representatives and an RSS-affiliated teachers’ body about the university’s recent developments.
University process and procedural response
The meeting with ABVP leadership has not been confirmed, and Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya said the Chancellor had not asked the university to submit a report on the incidents.
Accountability for the violence
Government and ABVP concerns
Police are investigating alleged forced entry, arson, vandalism and intimidation by unknown persons and outsiders, and have sought CCTV footage.
University process and procedural response
The university’s internal inquiry has been affected by the resignation of two committee members; the article does not identify those responsible for the violence.
- Governor
- West Bengal Governor R N Ravi, who also serves as the university’s Chancellor.
- Student groups involved
- The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Communist Party of India (Marxist)’s Students’ Federation of India.
- Clash dates
- August 19 and 20.
- Expected event
- A “10 Sahsra Kanthe Vande Mataram” singing event on the university campus.
- Police action
- A case was registered against unknown persons and outsiders over alleged forced entry, arson, vandalism and intimidation.
- Evidence sought
- Police reportedly sought CCTV footage covering the period before the August 19 general body meeting through the protest rallies on August 20.
- Investigation committee
- Two members of the committee examining the violence resigned this week.