Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Jadavpur University Denies Forced Student Protests
Jadavpur University is looking into claims that students were forced to join a protest rally on July 20.
The chief minister said students were dragged from their hostels, but the university says no such thing happened.
Students and teachers say they participate in protests voluntarily and that the government is trying to scare them.
Many students joined a big protest in Calcutta the day after the rally.
Jadavpur University seeks a report on allegations that students were forced to join a protest rally on July 20.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari claimed students were dragged from hostels to participate in the protest.
The university says no students were forced to join the protest and that they participated voluntarily.
Students and teachers say the government is trying to intimidate them and muzzle dissent.
Tens of thousands of students marched through Calcutta the day after the rally, showing their support for the protest.
- Who
- Jadavpur University students, teachers, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Allegations of students being forced to participate in a protest rally
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Jadavpur University, Calcutta
- Why
- To address allegations of forced participation in protests and ensure student freedom
Government and BJP
Jadavpur University Students and Teachers
Forced Participation in Protests
Government and BJP
Students were allegedly dragged out of hostels and forced to participate in the protest rally.
Jadavpur University Students and Teachers
No students were dragged from hostels; they participated voluntarily in the protest.
Government's Role
Government and BJP
The government is concerned about the safety and freedom of students and wants to ensure they are not forced into protests.
Jadavpur University Students and Teachers
The government is trying to intimidate students and muzzle dissent by making such allegations.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Location of Protest
- Jadavpur University to Golpark
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Vice-Chancellor of JU
- Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
- Student Organization
- Revolutionary Students’ Front
- Teachers' Association President
- Parthapratim Roy
