PM Modi calls Jadavpur University place of ‘anarchy’; Mamata defends, calls it ‘democracy in motion’
The Hindu·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Jadavpur University as anarchic during West Bengal election campaign on April 24. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defended the prestigious Kolkata institution, calling it 'democracy in motion.' Modi claimed the university, once globally respected, was founded on nationalist principles. The remarks sparked political controversy amid ongoing Assembly elections.
Key Entities
Narendra ModiMamata BanerjeeJadavpur UniversityWest Bengal Assembly ElectionsKolkata