Students Protest at Kolkata Film Institute Amid Security and Administrative Disputes
Students at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute have been protesting since September 27 against Vice-Chancellor Santosh Ajmera, demanding his resignation, withdrawal of rustication orders, and police removal from campus. The protests followed violence during an RSS-affiliated event. Police presence on campus remains contested, with administration citing security concerns and students alleging obstruction, including an incident blocking filmmaker Ranjan Palit's entry. The administration emphasizes maintaining safety amid ongoing tensions.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
scrollin broke this story on 4 Nov, 03:40 am. Other outlets followed.