Investigation Underway at Presidency University Following Offensive Remarks
West Bengals higher education minister condemns offensive comments about Swami Vivekananda at Presidency University, promising swift action.
Surul, West Bengal, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : The West Bengal government has launched an investigation into offensive remarks made about a portrait of Swami Vivekananda at Presidency University. Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay condemned the incident, labeling it a serious crime. He emphasized that the state administration is taking the matter seriously and has instructed the university’s administration to conduct a thorough investigation. The Kolkata police are also involved in the inquiry.
Chattopadhyay stated that the investigation is expected to be completed within 15 days, with strict legal action planned against those responsible for the incident. Expressing his dismay, he described the occurrence as reprehensible. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the higher education department is treating this issue with utmost seriousness.
The university administration has been tasked with probing the incident, while police are conducting their own investigations. Once the inquiry concludes, the government aims to identify and penalize those who defamed Swami Vivekananda’s images, portraits, and statues.
The minister reiterated that the state government will not tolerate any form of unrest, anti-national activities, or actions against traditional values in higher education institutions. He issued a warning to individuals attempting to destabilize educational campuses, stressing the government’s zero-tolerance policy for such behavior.
Chattopadhyay affirmed that those accountable for this incident will face consequences, reiterating the goal of completing the investigation within the specified timeframe.
