Presidency University Expels Two Students Over Swami Vivekananda Poster Defacement
Presidency University expelled two female students for allegedly defacing a Swami Vivekananda poster and using derogatory language against other organisations. The decision followed an inquiry involving CCTV footage and testimonies. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) lodged a police complaint and protested, while the Left-affiliated Students' Federation of India (SFI) denied involvement and condemned the act. The university emphasized its commitment to dignified academic discourse and barred the students from future enrolment and campus access.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 68%, Right 32%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, thetelegraph, hindustantimes, deccanherald, indiatoday, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 3 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 (42–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 7 Nov, 01:08 am. Other outlets followed.