Overview

• Graffiti with the phrases ‘Azad Kashmir’ and ‘Free Palestine’ appeared near Gate 3 of Jadavpur University, sparking political and campus-wide disputes.
• The graffiti also mentioned Ladakh, Manipur, Hasdeo, and Deocha Pachami, areas tied to past protests, though the source of the graffiti remains unknown.
• The incident coincides with ongoing campus unrest following a March 1 protest where two students were injured by vehicles in the state education minister's convoy.
• Student groups and political factions, including the TMC, CPI(M), and BJP, have traded accusations over the graffiti and broader campus tensions.
• The presence of plainclothes police on campus during a recent visit by a TMC-affiliated professor has further fueled concerns about campus safety and freedom.