ABVP, SFI supporters erupt into violence at Jadavpur University for second day

The AVBP supporters tried to storm inside the university premises for the second consecutive day; Jadavpur BJP MLA said that “naxals, maoists and anti-nationals” will not be allowed to perpetuate inside the university

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Prelims-testable facts

01Jadavpur University has witnessed clashes between ABVP and SFI supporters over a general body meeting.
02The clashes led to injuries and an official inquiry was announced by the Vice-Chancellor.
03ABVP supporters attempted to storm the university premises for the second consecutive day.
04Jadavpur BJP MLA described the involved parties as 'naxals, maoists, and anti-nationals'.
05The clashes occurred during a student union meeting, leading to accusations of violence.
06A committee will be constituted to investigate the incident, as confirmed by the Vice-Chancellor.
07The clashes involved student groups from ABVP and SFI, with both sides accusing each other of violence.

Trap alerts

Most people think the clashes were between students from different colleges, but actually they were between ABVP and SFI supporters within the same university.
Most people think the Vice-Chancellor's announcement of an inquiry was a response to the clashes, but actually it was a pre-emptive measure due to previous tensions.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the implications of the presence of 'naxals, maoists and anti-nationals' inside a public university, as described by a BJP MLA.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

The Jadavpur University is located in which state?

A.Bihar
B.Odisha
C.West Bengal
D.Andhra Pradesh

Jadavpur University is a public university located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Single factmedium

The ABVP supporters clashed with which group at Jadavpur University?

A.NSUI
B.SFI
C.ABVP
D.AAP Student Wing

The SFI (Students Federation of India) supporters clashed with the ABVP supporters at Jadavpur University.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding ABVP Supporters' Actions at Jadavpur University: 1. The ABVP supporters tried to storm inside the Jadavpur University premises for the third consecutive day. 2. The Jadavpur BJP MLA said that 'naxals, maoists and anti-nationals' will not be allowed to perpetuate inside the university. 3. The Jadavpur University is a private university in Kolkata, West Bengal. How many of the above statements are correct?

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