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Suvendu Adhikari Demands Vande Mataram, Vows Nationalism at Jadavpur
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said everyone living in Bengal must sing “Vande Mataram.”
He said this was part of his commitment to patriotism and nationalism.
He criticized activities at Jadavpur University.
He claimed the national flag was not hoisted there and that government officials could not enter.
He also said CCTV cameras could not be installed on campus.
His comments came after clashes involving two student groups, SFI and ABVP.
Several students were injured, and police registered two cases.
No one had been arrested when the report was published.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said everyone living in Bengal must sing “Vande Mataram.”
He said there would be no compromise on patriotism, nationalism, or statehood.
Adhikari accused Jadavpur University of restricting flag-hoisting, state officials, and CCTV installation.
He linked the allegations to clashes involving SFI and ABVP students, in which several students were injured.
Police registered two FIRs over the clashes, but no arrests had been made, according to the report.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, referring to Jadavpur University and student groups SFI and ABVP.
- What
- Adhikari demanded that people living in Bengal sing “Vande Mataram” and vowed to establish nationalism at Jadavpur University.
- Where
- At an Annapurna Yojana programme in Bhabanipur, South Kolkata; the allegations concerned Jadavpur University.
- When
- Saturday; one report dated the remarks to August 22 but did not specify the year.
- Why
- Adhikari said the position reflected his commitment to patriotism, nationalism, statehood, and traditional, Indian, and “Sanatan” culture.
Key facts
- Speaker
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- Main demand
- Everyone living in Bengal must sing “Vande Mataram.”
- University discussed
- Jadavpur University in South Kolkata
- Allegations
- Adhikari said the national flag was not hoisted, Education Department officials were denied entry, and CCTV cameras were blocked.
- Clashes
- The report linked the remarks to clashes between CPI(M)'s SFI and ABVP.
- Police action
- Police registered two FIRs; no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.
- Political and cultural vision
- Adhikari invoked Syama/Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's vision and called for nationalism and traditional, Indian, and “Sanatan” culture.
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister speaking about alleged restrictions and nationalism at Jadavpur University
“They do not let Vande Mataram be sung in JU. The national flag is not hoisted there. They do not let the Education Department officials enter the university campus. They do not let CCTV cameras be installed there. But we will establish nationalism inside and outside Jadavpur.”
thehansindia.com
“Whatever a section of the media may write in support of those who are anti-national, we will establish nationalism inside and outside Jadavpur.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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