Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Bengal CM Attacks JU Leftist Groups Over Azadi Slogans
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari spoke at a Raksha Bandhan program in Kolkata.
He criticized some student groups connected with Jadavpur University.
He said slogans asking for freedom for Kashmir should not be raised in Kolkata.
He also objected to wall writing praising Kishanji, a Maoist leader.
Adhikari said some people were trying to weaken India from inside the country.
He said the Army and Air Force deal with dangers from outside.
Later, he was expected to attend a large event near Jadavpur University.
Nearly 10,000 people were expected to sing “Vande Mataram” together.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized Left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University during a Raksha Bandhan event.
He objected to slogans including “Kashmir Mange Azadi” and “Azad Kashmir,” along with “Red Salute Kishanji” wall writing.
Adhikari described Kishanji as slain Maoist leader Koteswar Rao and accused him of rejecting India’s Constitution.
He urged people to oppose forces he said were weakening India from within, while citing the Army and Air Force’s role against external threats.
Nearly 10,000 people were expected to attend a collective rendition of “Vande Mataram” at a Jadavpur-area program.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addressed the issue and criticized Left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University.
- What
- Adhikari called for opposing alleged separatist slogans and pro-Kishanji wall writing, and was scheduled to attend a large “Vande Mataram” event.
- When
- Friday, during Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
- Where
- A Raksha Bandhan program in Bhawanipur, South Kolkata, followed by events at Nazrul Mancha and near Jadavpur University.
- Why
- Adhikari said the slogans and wall writing reflected efforts to weaken India from within.
- Speaker
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- University
- Jadavpur University
- Slogans cited
- “Kashmir Mange Azadi,” “Azad Kashmir,” and “Red Salute Kishanji”
- Kishanji
- Koteswar Rao, described in the reports as a slain Maoist leader
- Main event
- Nearly 10,000 people were expected to sing the full version of “Vande Mataram” together
- Statewide allocation
- Around Rs 9 crore was allocated for Rakhi Bandhan programs across West Bengal
- Rakhis planned
- The state set a target of distributing around 25,60,500 rakhis
