Clashes Erupt at Kolkata's SRFTI Over Event by RSS-Affiliated Group
On September 27, clashes erupted at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) between students and members of the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) during an event held in the institute's auditorium. Students protested the event, alleging provocative speeches and lack of prior notice, while ABGP claimed they lawfully rented the venue and accused students of disrupting the programme. The confrontation escalated into physical violence, with injuries reported on both sides and police intervening to restore order. Students also blocked campus gates amid ongoing tensions.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
We measured how 11 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 37%, Centre 63%, Right 0%). 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.