Jadavpur University Dissolves Committee After Controversy Over Student Event Approval
Jadavpur University dissolved its 'Approving and Monitoring for Programmes' committee after controversy over a student convention attended by AISA president Neha Bora. The event, organized by Left-backed student groups, discussed demands including scrapping the National Education Policy and National Testing Agency. The ABVP and RSS-affiliated groups raised concerns about procedural lapses and outsider involvement. The university cited a procedural lapse in granting permission and assigned the registrar to oversee event approvals until a new committee is formed.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetelegraph. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 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 (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetelegraph broke this story on 7 Oct, 01:52 am. Other outlets followed.