West Bengal CM flays ‘Azadi’ slogans at Jadavpur
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Jadavpur University to criticize students raising 'Azadi' slogans and advocate for nationalism. He warned students against anti-national rhetoric and claimed responsibility for clearing political influence in other regions of the state.
Why it matters
The event underscores the ongoing ideological tensions between the state government and student unions in West Bengal, reflecting broader national debates on campus activism and nationalism.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday (August 28, 2026) participated in an event near the Jadavpur University campus, where he criticised a section of students raising Azadi slogans and vowed to restore the spirit of nationalism on the campus.
Mr. Adhikari visited Jadavpur for a public recital of the national song Vande Mataram, which saw thousands of people joining the Chief Minister.
“What freedom do you want? Freedom to consume heroin, ganja and drugs? Freedom for the tukde-tukde gang?” the Chief Minister said, flaying the slogans of Azadi (freedom) raised by a section of students.
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