Graffiti Controversy and Protests Stir Tensions at Jadavpur University

Tensions rose at Jadavpur University as graffiti reading 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine' sparked disputes amidst regular classes. Protests followed alleged plainclothes police entry, linked to political figures. Students and faculty criticized the intrusion; demanding campus safety and reforms while police presence stoked controversy within the institution.

Jadavpur University became the epicenter of controversy when graffiti proclaiming 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine' appeared on campus walls. The appearance of the political messages sparked heated debates among students and faculty members, although classes and exams proceeded as scheduled on Monday.

The situation intensified as reports emerged of plainclothes police officers coinciding their entry with that of a professor connected to the ruling Trinamool Congress. This development did not sit well with a faction of the student body and faculty, who perceived it as an act of intimidation.

Protests ensued after students were reportedly injured during an event involving state Education Minister Bratya Basu on March 1. The presence of police, deemed unauthorized by university officials, further fueled discontent, with student groups demanding accountability and campus reforms in response to the incidents.