Kolkata: Protests at Jadavpur University continued for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, as students demanded action against alleged assaults on their peers.
The agitating students had set a 4 pm deadline for interim vice-chancellor Bhaskar Gupta to address their grievances. However, Gupta did not appear, as he was admitted to a private hospital in the morning and is currently under medical observation.
Despite this, students vowed to continue their protest, accusing the VC of showing no responsibility or urgency since the incident occurred.
Throughout the day, members of the All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) and several ultra-left student groups, including the Democratic Students’ Federation (DSF), staged demonstrations.
The state Congress held a protest at Jadavpur University gate against alleged atrocities against the protesting students.
The students’ demands include registering a hit-and-run case against education minister Bratya Basu, whose car allegedly hit Indranuj Roy, a student currently undergoing treatment.
They also called for the withdrawal of police cases against students and the release of those arrested.
