Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised the West Bengal government over the situation at Jadavpur University, alleging that the campus has seen rising unrest and the presence of “anti-national slogans”.
Addressing an election rally in Jadavpur, Modi said the institution, once known for its academic reputation, is now facing disruption and instability. He accused the state administration led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of failing to maintain order on campus.
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“We want an academic atmosphere here, not chaos. We want dialogue here, not threats,” Modi said, adding that students should be able to focus on studies rather than protests.
Campus atmosphere and political attack
The Prime Minister alleged that threats are being issued within the campus and students are being compelled to participate in protests. He said Jadavpur University was once regarded as a centre of academic excellence and national pride.
“A government that cannot protect its own state’s largest educational institution cannot secure the future of its youth,” he said during the rally, as reported by ANI.
Modi also linked the issue to a broader political critique of the ruling All India Trinamool Congress, accusing it of weakening governance in the state.
Jadavpur is speaking out against TMC’s neglect of education, recurring unrest and lack of opportunities in West Bengal. BJP is the preferred choice.@BJP4Bengal https://t.co/A1UQklp6Tu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 24, 2026
Election backdrop and wider claims
The remarks came as part of the BJP’s campaign in the constituency, where Modi was canvassing support for candidate Sarbari Mukherjee against TMC’s Debabrata Majumdar.
Expanding his criticism, Modi alleged that the state government has allowed illegal infiltration, claiming it has impacted livelihoods and altered the demographic balance in parts of West Bengal. He accused the TMC of corruption and governance failures, calling for political change in the state.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has made law and order, governance, and alleged infiltration key themes in its campaign for the ongoing elections.
The TMC has not immediately responded to the specific allegations made during the rally.
