Political Tensions Rise as PM Modi Criticizes Jadavpur University
PM Modi calls Jadavpur University place of ‘anarchy’; Mamata defends, calls it ‘democracy in motion’
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Jadavpur University in Kolkata, West Bengal, labeling it a center of 'anarchy' during a campaign rally. In response, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defended the institution, describing it as a 'democracy in motion,' intensifying the political debate ahead of the Assembly elections.
- 01PM Modi's remarks about Jadavpur University have ignited political controversy.
- 02He referred to the university as a hotbed of anarchy during a campaign event.
- 03Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defended the university, emphasizing its role in democracy.
- 04The comments come amid the backdrop of ongoing Assembly elections in West Bengal.
- 05Jadavpur University was once globally respected for its academic contributions.
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During a campaign rally on April 25, 2026, in the Jadavpur Assembly constituency of Kolkata, West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Jadavpur University, calling it a 'hotbed of anarchy.' His comments have sparked significant political backlash, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee quickly defending the university and its students, labeling it as 'democracy in motion.' Modi highlighted that the university was once respected globally and built on a foundation of 'nationalism.' This exchange underscores the heightened political tensions as the Assembly elections approach, with both leaders emphasizing their differing views on education and governance in the state.
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The political discourse surrounding Jadavpur University may influence public perception and voter sentiment in the upcoming Assembly elections.
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