Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Suvendu Adhikari Warns Jadavpur Students Over ‘Threat Culture’
Suvendu Adhikari spoke at a large patriotic event outside Jadavpur University.
He said some students had used slogans and writings that he considered against the country.
He also said the university had a “threat culture” that should end.
Adhikari blamed earlier governments for being too lenient toward some students.
He claimed that some students were pressured to join protests and wear Che Guevara T-shirts.
He criticized slogans raised during demonstrations connected with NEET and Operation Sindoor.
He promised action against alleged drug activity and Maoist influence on campus.
The articles do not include a direct response from the students or the earlier governments.
Suvendu Adhikari said his government would not tolerate what he called “anti-national” activity or a “threat culture” at Jadavpur University.
He accused some students of raising “Azadi” slogans and writing “Free Kashmir” and “Red Salute Kishenji” on campus.
Adhikari alleged that earlier Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments appeased sections of students for political reasons.
He linked protests involving NEET and Operation Sindoor to alleged coercion, Maoist influence and slogans unrelated to student demands.
Thousands sang “Vande Mataram” at the event, while nearby traffic was halted and Jadavpur University’s four gates were closed.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Jadavpur University students, and the earlier Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments mentioned by him.
- What
- Adhikari warned of action against alleged “anti-national” activity, drug-related activity, Maoist influence and a “threat culture” at Jadavpur University.
- When
- Friday; traffic restrictions were imposed from 1 pm to 6 pm.
- Where
- At an event near the 8B Bus Stand outside Jadavpur University in Jadavpur, West Bengal.
- Why
- Adhikari said the programme was intended to strengthen nationalism and restore what he described as national spirit on and around the campus.
Adhikari’s allegations and position
Missing responses from students and earlier governments
Campus culture
Adhikari’s allegations and position
Adhikari said Jadavpur University had a “threat culture” and had been influenced by communists and alleged anti-national activity.
Missing responses from students and earlier governments
The articles provide no direct response from Jadavpur University students or representatives to those accusations.
Protests and participation
Adhikari’s allegations and position
Adhikari alleged that students were forced from hostels to join demonstrations, made to wear Che Guevara T-shirts and threatened if they refused.
Missing responses from students and earlier governments
The articles do not independently confirm those allegations or include the students’ account of participation in the protests.
Previous governments
Adhikari’s allegations and position
Adhikari accused Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments of compromising with sections of students for political or electoral gains.
Missing responses from students and earlier governments
The articles include no response from the Left Front or Trinamool Congress to those claims.
- Speaker
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- Event
- “10,000 voices Vande Mataram” programme
- Reported trigger
- The event followed ABVP-SFI clashes at Jadavpur University the previous week, according to one article.
- Alleged campus slogans
- “Azadi,” “Free Kashmir,” and “Red Salute Kishenji”
- Traffic restriction
- Raja Subodh Chandra Mallick Road was closed from 1 pm to 6 pm.
- University access
- All four gates of Jadavpur University were kept closed.
- Government warning
- Adhikari said action would be taken against alleged anti-national elements, drug activity and Maoist influence.
