A heated argument erupted at Jadavpur University (JU) on Thursday after two students allegedly stamped on a Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) flag and an ABVP flag, and then attempted to throw them into a dustbin. The incident took place outside the Aahar canteen on the campus.
Protest by Non-Teaching Staff
Following the incident, non-teaching staff members of the WB University Karmachari Parishad (WBUKP), a unit of the BJP Trade Union Relation Cell, staged a protest. They were joined by members of the WB University Karmachari Sangh (WBUKS), which is affiliated with BMS. The two students fled the scene, but a heated argument ensued between the protesting staff and another student.
No Formal Complaint Filed Yet
As of now, neither ABVP nor WBUKS has lodged a formal complaint with the university authorities. The situation remains tense on the campus, with both sides waiting for further action.
ABRSM Submits Letter to Vice Chancellor
Meanwhile, the Akhil Bhartiya Rastriya Shaikshik Mahasangha (ABRSM), JU unit, submitted a letter to the Vice Chancellor (VC) on Thursday. Math professor Buddhadeb Sau, a member of ABRSM, stated, 'We pointed out some discrepancies in recruitment and wanted to know the VC's stand on this.' The letter highlights ongoing concerns regarding recruitment processes at the university.
This incident adds to the recent tensions on the JU campus, which has witnessed several protests and confrontations over various issues. The university administration is yet to issue an official statement regarding the flag stamping incident or the ABRSM letter.
