IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty, an alumnus of Jadavpur University (JU), cautioned against misusing intellectual independence for hooliganism that disrupts the administration. Speaking at JU's alumni day, he emphasized preserving the university's intellectual freedom while expanding its global reach. Chakraborty noted that while hooliganism existed during his student days, it did not impede the administration, unlike current disruptions. He stressed that such behavior, regardless of political ideology, cannot be a cover for free thought and hinders administrative functioning.