Clashes Between Students and RSS-Affiliated Group at Kolkata's SRFTI Campus
On September 27, a clash erupted at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) between students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), an RSS-affiliated group holding a permitted event on campus. Students protested the event, alleging lack of prior notice and objection to the group's presence, leading to confrontations with accusations of verbal abuse and physical violence from both sides. Several people, including students and faculty, were injured. Police registered multiple FIRs and deployed forces to restore order. The incident drew reactions from filmmakers and sparked protests highlighting campus safety and political tensions.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 31%, Centre 61%, Right 8%). Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, theassamtribune, hindustantimes, english, freepressjournal, opindia, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, thetelegraph, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Outlets split on this story: 2 leaned left, 4 stayed centre, and 2 leaned right — see how each framed it below.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 27 Sept, 09:05 pm. Other outlets followed.