Tension Erupts In Jadavpur University After Officials Deny Permission For Ram Navami Celebration

Despite the denial, organizers led by the Hindu Students' Union remain determined to hold the event, citing the university's previous approval of an Iftar party.

A row has been erupted in Jadavpur University after the administration denied permission for Ram Navami celebration.

Tension has erupted on the Jadavpur University campus after the varsity authorities denied permission for a Ram Navami celebration inside its premises. The university stated in a note that it was "not possible" to give permission to organise Ram Navami inside the campus "in the absence of a Vice-Chancellor." 

Last week, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose removed Jadavpur University's interim V-C Bhaskar Gupta for failing to prevent campus violence and defying orders. 

The Hindu Students' Union along with other students had asked for the permission to organise the event within the university premises, known as a hub for left-wing politics in Kolkata. However, the decision by the administration has led to dissatisfaction among the organisers, reported India Today. 

'Determined To Celebrate Ram Navami' 

Somsurya Banerjee, a student and organiser of the Ram Navami event said they were steadfast to celebrate the festival inside the campus this year. 

"Last year, we were initially granted permission, but it was later denied due to protests. This time, we have requested permission and are resolute in our decision," he said. 

Banerjee also questioned the varsity administration's decision to allow an Iftar party on campus a few days ago. "We will not back down this time," he said. "If people can celebrate Iftar inside the university, why can't we celebrate Ram Navami? We will take legal action and tackle anyone who tries to stop us."

Meanwhile, Santanu Singha, a Hindu leader and the trustee board state president of the ABVP's West Bengal unit has called for a mass protest against the left-wing union of the university which has said it won't allow the celebration to happen. 

A member of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and a student at the university said that the event was being organised by ABVP and they will not allow them to celebrate. 

"The ABVP is organising this event, but we will not allow them to celebrate Ram Navami inside the campus," the student told India Today TV, adding: "We will also prevent outsiders from entering the campus and spreading hooliganism."