The Vice‑President of a leading law college in Kolkata stepped down following a night‑long student protest that involved a gherao around the campus. Students demanded a reassessment of the college’s stringent attendance rules, arguing that the current system unfairly penalised them.
The protest, which began in the evening and continued into the night, forced the college administration to confront the growing discontent. After discussions with the faculty and senior management, the VP chose to resign, citing the inability to address the students’ concerns while maintaining institutional standards.
College officials announced that an internal review will be launched to evaluate the attendance policy and prevent similar disruptions in the future. The incident reflects a broader trend of heightened student activism across West Bengal’s universities and colleges.
