Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Suvendu Adhikari Bars Kishenji Glorification At Jadavpur University
Suvendu Adhikari said Jadavpur University cannot host activities praising Kishenji, a Maoist who was killed.
He said slogans such as “Kishenji red salute” would not be allowed.
The government says it has documents and videos and may take action against people involved.
The university recently had clashes between ABVP and Left students.
Adhikari said the situation is now normal and classes are taking place.
He also criticised people he said were silent about the Pulwama terror attack.
He objected to opposition to Operation Sindoor as well.
He said such conduct would not be accepted in a BJP-ruled state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said Kishenji-glorifying slogans and activities would not be allowed at Jadavpur University.
Adhikari said action would be taken based on government-held documents and videos.
He specifically said the slogan “Kishenji red salute” would not be permitted on campus.
Adhikari said the university was functioning normally after recent clashes between ABVP and Left students.
He also criticised alleged silence over the Pulwama terror attack and opposition to Operation Sindoor.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari; students and groups at Jadavpur University; slain Maoist Mallojula Koteswara Rao, known as Kishenji.
- What
- Adhikari warned that activities and slogans glorifying Kishenji would be prohibited at Jadavpur University and said action could follow.
- When
- Monday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Jadavpur University campus and the state secretariat Nabanna in West Bengal.
- Why
- Adhikari said the government possessed documents and videos concerning the alleged activities and said such conduct would not be tolerated.
- Person making the warning
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- Target of glorification
- Mallojula Koteswara Rao, known as Kishenji
- Prohibited slogan
- “Kishenji red salute”
- Possible evidence
- Documents and videos held by the government
- Campus situation
- Adhikari said classes were being held and conditions were normal
- Recent unrest
- Jadavpur University recently witnessed clashes between ABVP and Left students
- Additional criticism
- Adhikari criticised alleged silence over the Pulwama terror attack and opposition to Operation Sindoor