Archive · 11 Sep 2026
West Bengal CM Vows Response to Kashmir Slogans at JU
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari spoke about slogans that might be raised at Jadavpur University.
He said the government would respond strongly to slogans demanding freedom for Kashmir.
He also mentioned a slogan meaning that India should be divided.
Adhikari said the university would still receive Rs 1,300 crore in grants.
The comments came during a special meeting of the state Assembly.
The Assembly was also considering a Bill about transferring university employees.
Adhikari announced celebrations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi beginning on September 17.
Schools were asked to involve students and families in lighting lamps.
Kolkata will host the main event, with several buildings and the Kalighat temple illuminated.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the government would respond firmly if Kashmir-freedom slogans were raised at Jadavpur University.
Adhikari said Jadavpur University would receive Rs 1,300 crore in grants but warned against slogans such as “Bharat Ke Tukde Honge.”
The remarks were made during a special Assembly session convened to introduce a university employee-transfer Bill.
Adhikari urged schools to involve students and families in the September 17 “Ashirbader Diya” lamp-lighting programme for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Celebrations from September 17 to October 10 will include illuminated landmarks and lamps along the Ganga in Kolkata.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the West Bengal government, Jadavpur University, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Adhikari warned of a firm government response to Kashmir-freedom slogans at Jadavpur University and announced lamp-lighting celebrations for Modi.
- When
- The remarks were made on Thursday; the celebrations are scheduled from September 17 to October 10.
- Where
- The statements were made at the West Bengal Assembly and the state secretariat in Kolkata; the main celebration will be in Kolkata.
- Why
- Adhikari said the government would respond to slogans viewed as demanding India’s division, while the celebrations are intended to show gratitude for Modi’s public service.
- University mentioned
- Jadavpur University
- University grant
- Rs 1,300 crore
- Assembly legislation
- A Bill allowing teaching and non-teaching employees to transfer between state universities
- Celebration dates
- September 17 to October 10
- Lamp programme
- “Ashirbader Diya”
- Main celebration venue
- Kolkata, with lamps along the Ganga
- Landmarks to be illuminated
- Victoria Memorial, Nabanna, Writers’ Buildings, and the Kalighat temple