Protesters Clash with Students at Kolkata SRFTI Over Alleged Insults to National Symbols
Tensions escalated at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) as members of the Bangiya Hindu Jagaran Manch protested against alleged insults to Swami Vivekananda and Bharat Mata by students. Protesters attempted to enter the campus, throwing bricks and bottles, while students and faculty inside wore helmets and resisted. The clashes followed a September 27 incident involving the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat. Police intervened to maintain order, and multiple cases were filed. Students continue an academic boycott demanding security and accountability.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 14%, Centre 86%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, indianexpress, thetelegraph, news18, scrollin, deccanherald, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 4 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
hindustantimes broke this story on 3 Oct, 09:32 am. Other outlets followed.