Clash Over Jadavpur: Merit vs Anarchy
The dispute between West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and PM Narendra Modi intensifies as they clash over comments on Jadavpur University. Banerjee defends the institution's academic integrity, while Modi accuses it of fostering disorder under political influence, highlighting the rising tension in the education sector.
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Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks about Jadavpur University, calling them an attack on an institution celebrated for academic quality.
In a social media post, Banerjee condemned Modi's comments linking the university to anarchy, arguing they undermine students' merit, intellect, and the essence of education.
Responding to Modi's critique, Banerjee asserted that student protests embody democracy, challenging Modi's portrayal of the university as a hotbed of unrest. She implored the PM to honor Bengal's educational legacy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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