‘Azad Kashmir’, ‘Free Palestine’ slogans on Jadavpur University walls near gate no. 3

A controversy has been brewing over wall graffiti at Jadavpur University for the past few days. Near Gate No. 3 of Jadavpur University, the slogan of 'Azad Kashmir' has been written. There has also been a demand for an independent Palestine. Below this graffiti, the name of the ultra-left student organization PDSF is inscribed. This wall writing has sparked a debate. Slogans like "Fascism Must Burn", "Free Palestine", and "Azad Kashmir" have appeared on the university walls.

On March 1, Jadavpur University was abuzz with activity due to the annual general meeting of Webcooper. Education Minister Bratya Basu was accused of physical harassment. Even the acting Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University, Bhaskar Gupta, was allegedly physically harassed. On the other hand, a student was reportedly injured after being run over by Education Minister Bratya Basu’s car. Political pressure is mounting over the Jadavpur incident.

University authorities are set to hold another meeting with representatives of student organizations on Monday. Meanwhile, questions are being raised about the slogans of 'Azad Kashmir' written on the university walls. Earlier, similar slogans were allegedly raised at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), sparking a controversy. This time, the slogans written on Jadavpur University walls have triggered a fresh dispute.

Yesterday, BJP’s state president Dilip Ghosh commented on Jadavpur University, saying, "Jadavpur will always remain a haven for Maoists." He further claimed, "There is no political presence inside the campus. Some old members remain, but the new students who enter are assaulted. The same happened in Delhi, but today they lack the courage to do anything." Dilip Ghosh also added, "They showed in JNU how to silence anti-nationals."