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Hindu Jagran Manch Protests Outside SRFTI Over Alleged Insult to Vivekananda
- •Hindu Jagran Manch members staged a protest outside the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Mukundapur, alleging disrespect to Swami Vivekananda.
- •Protesters claimed students tore a photograph of Bharat Mata, kicked and spat on a photograph of Swami Vivekananda, and raised slogans supporting Pakistan.
- •Members of the Hindu Jagran Manch attempted to breach the institute's premises, leading to heavy police deployment.
- •Protesters recited the Hanuman Chalisa and questioned the alleged use of the phrase "saffron is terrorism" in connection with Swami Vivekananda.
- •A Kolkata Police Special Branch personnel alleged he was beaten during the incident, sustaining injuries and losing personal items, though protesters denied assaulting police.
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Hindu Jagran Manch members protested outside the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) alleging that students had disrespected Swami Vivekananda and Bharat Mata, and raised slogans in support of Pakistan. Protesters attempted to break into the premises, recited the Hanuman Chalisa, and demanded that the responsible individuals be removed from the country.
Protesters alleged that students tore a photograph of Bharat Mata, kicked and spat on a photograph of Swami Vivekananda, and chanted slogans supporting Pakistan. They also claimed that stones and bottles were thrown during the confrontation, while institute participants faced accusations of anti-national activities and insulting the national flag.
A total of three complaints have been lodged at the Panchasayar police station concerning the unrest. These include a police complaint regarding vehicle damage and pushing inside the campus, a complaint filed by the organizers, and another filed by students questioning why they faced attacks despite having permission to hold a meeting.
