Clashes Between Students and RSS-Affiliated Group at Kolkata's SRFTI Over Campus Event
On September 27, clashes 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, over an event held on campus. Students protested the event, alleging lack of prior notice and provocative speeches, while ABGP claimed lawful permission and accused students of disrupting the programme. The confrontation escalated into physical violence, with injuries reported on both sides. Police intervened to restore order as tensions continued, with students demanding action against those involved.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
We measured how 11 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 28%, Centre 69%, Right 3%). Overall sentiment is negative (35/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: english, scrollin, thehindu, opindia, news18, timesnow, indiatoday, thestatesman, and 3 more. 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 (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thequint broke this story on 27 Sept, 12:50 pm. Other outlets followed.