IndiaJadavpur University (JU) students affiliated with Left-wing unions repainted political graffiti on campus after the administration had previously whitewashed the walls following a state government directive to prevent the university from being a platform for Maoist sympathizers. The repainting occurred a day after the university's maintenance team painted over existing graffiti. A JU professor noted that members of the CPI(M)'s student front did not hold demonstrations but instead used aerosol paint to restore the graffiti, with participation from other Left student groups. This follows an incident in August where the university's emblem was damaged by ABVP members during a clash with Left student unions. Civil society criticized the damage to the emblem, designed by artist Nandalal Bose, and state finance minister Swapan Dasgupta condemned the act. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized the lack of public outrage over certain incidents compared to protests against military operations. No political parties issued statements regarding the recent graffiti activity.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the repainting of political graffiti as a justified action by Left-wing student groups against government restrictions, emphasizing their proactive efforts to reclaim space for political expression. It highlights the contrast between the state's suppression of political dissent (e
