In Kolkata, ABVP has sprayed nationalist slogans such as ‘Free PoK’, ‘Akhand Bharat’, and ‘Free Aksai Chin’ across several walls of Jadavpur University. This action follows a warning from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari about anti‑national graffiti and the subsequent removal of earlier political messages from campus walls.

  • ABVP has introduced nationalist slogans on JU campus walls.
  • Despite CM’s warning, student activism remains vigorous.
  • Opposing groups and university officials have issued contrasting responses.

The Jadavpur University (JU) campus in Kolkata witnessed a fresh wave of political graffiti on Saturday. ABVP painted slogans like ‘Free PoK’, ‘Akhand Bharat’, and ‘Free Aksai Chin’, signalling a surge in nationalist sentiment. This comes after the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s warning against anti‑national slogans and the removal of prior political graffiti from the campus.

According to ABVP media‑in‑charge Ananta Barui, the new slogans “carry a very significant message in favour of nationalism and the nation.” He highlighted that while earlier walls bore ‘Free Palestine’ slogans, the current ones advocate ‘Free PoK’, underscoring a shift in student alignment. The organization’s growing presence at JU indicates a broader nationalistic wave among campus students.

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SFI leader Shubhajit Sarkar welcomed the move, stating, “Everyone should be able to write what they believe in. The fact that we have brought the ABVP into the realm of academic debate is, in a way, our moral victory.” He called for debates and political battles ahead, insisting that walls should not be erased but rather used for dialogue.

JU Vice‑Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya urged students to balance freedom of expression with national integrity, encouraging the use of social media and other platforms for political discussions instead of defacing university property.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that student campuses are becoming arenas for competing national narratives. ABVP’s new slogans at a prominent public university reflect shifting student politics and echo broader regional tensions over territorial claims. Such displays influence campus culture and resonate in local and national political discourse.

“Student activism at universities is a barometer of national sentiment, and the recent wave of nationalist slogans signals a shift in campus politics.” – Dr. Neha Sharma, Political Science Professor, Jadavpur University.
Did You Know?: ABVP, founded in 1949, is the student wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has a significant presence across Indian universities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does 'Free PoK' refer to?

‘PoK’ stands for Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, and ‘Free PoK’ is a call for the liberation of that region.

Q2: How has the university responded to ABVP’s wall paintings?

The university initially ordered the removal of political graffiti but has since acknowledged ABVP’s slogans and is encouraging dialogue among students.