UP Professor Alleges Dismissal After Participating in Jantar Mantar Protest
Dr. Mohit Bhardwaj, a 32-year-old assistant professor at Ganna Utpadak PG College in Bareilly, alleges he was dismissed shortly after attending a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against examination irregularities. Bhardwaj claims he was not given a show-cause notice or departmental inquiry before termination and has sought official clarification. The college management cited repeated complaints and opposed political activities on campus. Bhardwaj has linked his dismissal to the college chairman's alleged political affiliations, while the college denies any wrongdoing.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 40%, Centre 60%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: zeenews, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 28 Jul, 06:20 am. Other outlets followed.