Protests in city, Delhi by left students over Jadavpur incident

Kolkata and several other parts of West Bengal witnessed intense student protests today as left-wing student organisations, including SFI, DSO, and AISF, called for a strike following the violent incident at Jadavpur University, involving state education minister Bratya Basu.

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Students across multiple universities and colleges, including Jadavpur University and the University of Calcutta, took to the streets in protest.

Tensions flared at Jadavpur University this evening as clashes broke out between members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the SFI. The violence erupted when ABVP supporters attempted to enter the university premises but were stopped at the gate by SFI members, leading to a heated confrontation. The situation quickly escalated near Gate 4 of the university, turning the area into a battleground.

Reports suggest that ABVP members forcibly removed the flag of the left-wing student organisation All India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO) from the university gate, further intensifying tensions.

As the clashes spilled onto the streets, leftist student groups launched a protest and road blockade in front of Jadavpur police station, demanding action against ABVP members.