West Bengal Trinamool Congress leader Agnimitra Paul has publicly criticized the recent unrest at Jadavpur University, stating that her party does not support such violence even if those involved are from her own side, according to ABP Ananda.
Paul's remarks come amid reports of clashes on the campus, with multiple Bengali outlets covering the incident. ABP Ananda reported that the university became tense after an event late in the evening, though specific details of what triggered the confrontation remain limited in the available coverage.
The unrest has drawn reactions from political groups. According to Anandabazar Patrika, Left-affiliated students held a protest march over allegations of violence at the university, while ABVP, the student wing of the BJP, staged a counter-demonstration on College Street in Kolkata. Dainik Inquilab described the incident as an attack by a "Hindutva mob," a characterization that has not been independently verified in the reports summarized here.
Paul's statement is notable because she is a prominent figure in the ruling party in West Bengal, and her criticism suggests internal discomfort with how the situation unfolded. She did not name any specific individuals or groups in the remarks covered by ABP Ananda.
The clash has reignited tensions between student organizations on campus, a recurring pattern at Jadavpur University in recent years. The university administration has not yet issued a public statement in the reports available.
What to watch next is whether the university or state authorities announce any formal inquiry into the incident, and whether further protests are planned by either side in the coming days.
