Overview

• Trinamool Chhatra Parishad alleges the university intentionally scheduled BCom semester-4 and BA-LLB semester-4 exams on August 28 to block its foundation day rally featuring Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee
• Interim vice-chancellor Santa Dutta insists the dates were fixed months ago in accordance with the academic calendar and state holiday rules
• TMCP has formally written to the interim administration seeking an immediate change and is awaiting a formal response
• Students’ Federation of India criticised TMCP for double standards, pointing out that past party rallies led to exam cancellations without objection
• The clash highlights ongoing tensions over university autonomy and alleged BJP-led central government interference in state-run institutions