The prestigious Jadavpur University in Kolkata refuses permission to celebrate Shriram Navami on its campus

If Eid celebrations and Iftar parties can be organized on university premises, then why is Shriram Navami not allowed ?” – Students question discrimination.

Kolkata – Students of Jadavpur University had planned to celebrate Shriram Navami on the university campus. However, the university administration denied permission for the celebration, sparking strong angry reactions from the students. They questioned the decision, stating, “If Eid celebrations and Iftar parties are allowed on campus, then why is Shriram Navami not permitted ?”

On April 3^rd , following a meeting at the Vice Chancellor’s office of Jadavpur University, permission to celebrate Shriram Navami on campus was denied. The administration cited 2 reasons: firstly, that no such permission was granted last year, and secondly, that a new decision cannot be taken in the absence of the Vice Chancellor.

Iftar feast celebrated at the university

Somasurya Banerjee, a student leading the Ramnavami celebration initiative, expressed his disappointment, stating, “This year, we have decided to celebrate Shriram Navami on campus, and we will not back down. If iftar parties can be held at Jadavpur University, then why can’t we celebrate Ramnavami? We will take legal action against any attempts to obstruct us.”

Opposition from Jihadi-leaning student organization

🚫 Jadavpur University, Kolkata denies permission to celebrate Shri Ram Navami on campus!

Students ask: "If Eid & Iftar feasts are allowed, why not Ram Navami?"

🔁 Same denial was issued last year too.

Such incidents raise a serious question — is Bengal still part of India or… pic.twitter.com/lgUuXWc3CE

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) April 4, 2025

A member of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), a student group known for its hardline Islamic stance, objected to the celebration of Shriram Navami. The student claimed, “This event is being organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), and we will not allow it to be held on the university premises.”

Editorial Perspective

• The administration had similarly refused permission last year as well.

• Incidents like this increasingly make it seem as if Bengal is not part of India, but Bangladesh. The prevailing conditions raise serious concerns about the treatment of Hindu traditions and identity in the state. To change this reality and protect Sanatan Dharma, the establishment of a Hindu Rashtra has become a pressing necessity.