JU remains tense after five days of violent clash; Left backed students' wings demand ex-VC's suspension

Jadavpur University remained tense on August 24, 2026, after five days of violent clashes. Left-backed student wings marched to the campus, demanding the suspension of former vice chancellor Buddhadeb Sau. Students said, "He deliberately allowed outsiders to enter the premises." Meanwhile, rival groups also held rallies, keeping the campus atmosphere volatile.