Jadavpur University walls, recently cleaned in a whitewash, were repainted by left‑wing student bodies with political graffiti. The new murals showcase anti‑corruption messaging and imagery of prominent leftist figures, appearing on the same day as the whitewash.
University administration has voiced worries that the artwork may be considered vandalism and could affect campus safety and image. However, student leaders argue they are exercising their right to political expression on campus property.
The incident has drawn attention from local media and sparked discussions about the limits of campus art, freedom of speech, and property rights in Kolkata’s educational institutions.
