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Business News/ Politics / Policy/  Jadavpur University standoff ends; VC to step down
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Jadavpur University standoff ends; VC to step down

For months, students, backed by a section of teachers, have been campaigning for the removal of Chakraborty

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (right) announcing the removal of vice chancellor of Jadavpur University Abhijit Chakraborty in front of the students, at the University in Kolkata. Photo: PTIPremium
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (right) announcing the removal of vice chancellor of Jadavpur University Abhijit Chakraborty in front of the students, at the University in Kolkata. Photo: PTI

Kolkata: A standoff between students and the administration of Kolkata’s Jadavpur University ended on Monday after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said vice chancellor Abhijit Chakraborty will step down.

For months, students, backed by a section of teachers, have been campaigning for the removal of Chakraborty. The protest began with a student alleging she was molested by seniors. It snowballed into a standoff after students objected to the way her complaint was dealt with by the administration.

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Published: 12 Jan 2015, 09:20 PM IST
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