Home Minister Amit Shah is set to spend two days each month in the election-bound states of Bihar, Bengal, and Tamil Nadu as part of his campaign efforts.
The university administration had earlier denied permission, citing the absence of the Vice-Chancellor as the reason. Despite the uncertainty, the General Student Union went ahead with the Ram Navami celebration on the university premises on Sunday.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Sunday that the state achieved a growth of 11.43 per cent in GST collection for the financial year 2024-25, 2 per cent higher than the national level.
Maharashtra minister and state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Sunday criticised the TMC-led West Bengal government over its refusal to grant permission for the Ram Navami procession, warning that if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee continues this approach, "the people will overthrow the
Kazi Masoom Akhtar, Padma Shri awardee and nominee Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University, condemned the incident and called for an investigation, saying that some people "think it's modernity to hate one's own country."
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mohsin Raza on Sunday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Ram Navami, stating that the entire world will witness the 'Surya Tilak' of Lord Ram being performed in Ayodhya.
Speaking to mediapersons, the Governor said that the Raj Bhavan had been in constant coordination with the law enforcement departments to ensure a peaceful Ram Navami.
Jadavpur University had allegedly denied permission to celebrate Ram Navami on the university campus, citing the Vice Chancellor's absence as the reason.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Locket Chatterjee took part in Ram Navami procession in West Bengal's Kolkata on Sunday. She alleged that police were working here as Trinamool Congress party cadres.
Speaking about the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations, Ghosh said, "Ram Navami will be celebrated grandly across West Bengal. The police must ensure the peaceful conduct of celebrations. The Hindu community will celebrate the festival as per their traditions, there should be no problems in