SRFTI Kolkata Protest: Naseeruddin Shah, Payal Kapadia Back Students; BJP Hits Back
Student protests at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute have triggered a political confrontation. Students are protesting against alleged incursions and campus violence involving RSS-linked organisations on 27 September and 4 October, demanding Vice-Chancellor Santosh Ajmera's resignation. Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and filmmaker Payal Kapadia voiced support for the students, calling for administrative action and campus safety. The BJP hit back, stating that freedom of expression is intact while alleging foreign funding and warning against law violations. Meanwhile, the Congress backed the agitators, alleging that democracy is declining. The institute has asked students to vacate hostels amid ongoing tensions.
Imran Masood Exclusive: Congress MP Says 'RSS Kuch Bhi Kara Sakti Hai' Over Jamia Graffiti Row
In an exclusive phone interview, Congress MP Imran Masood strongly refuted accusations regarding his participation in the student protest at Jamia Millia Islamia and addressed the controversy surrounding divisive campus graffiti. Blaming the administration and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Masood alleged that the university's registrar is behind the divisive slogans written on walls to derail the students' demonstration. When asked about objectionable slogans and defacement reported in Jamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University, Masood stated, 'RSS कुछ भी करा सकती है,' maintaining that he opposed such slogans on the spot and that students do not support them. He insisted his visit to the university was solely to check on the well-being of agitating students and advise them against harming themselves. Responding to allegations concerning posters of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alongside Bimal Roy, Masood asserted that police investigations are underway to uncover the truth, dismissing charges of student polarization.
Amit Shah Slams Kharge Over Remark On PM Modi's Parents, Accuses Congress Of Abusive Politics
A major political row has erupted after Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly condemned Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for an abusive remark directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's family during a speech in Patna. Kharge had made allegations of vote theft regarding elections in Bihar, West Bengal, Haryana, and Maharashtra. When interrupted by an audience member stating that Narendra Modi would not leave, Kharge responded that Modi's father and mother would also go. Shah accused the Congress chief of crossing all limits of political decency and claimed the party has turned to abusive politics out of frustration following successive electoral defeats. Shah maintained that voters have consistently rejected derogatory attacks aimed at the Prime Minister.
Israel Election: Iran Conflict, West Bank Annexation, US Ties And Oct 7 Security Failures In Focus
The upcoming elections in Israel will determine the nation's political leadership and the future course of the conflict with Iran. Key issues on the ballot include potential moves towards full annexation of the West Bank and the trajectory of diplomatic ties with the United States. As the first polls since the October 7 attacks in 2023, the handling of national security and demands for an official inquiry into intelligence lapses remain central debate points. Furthermore, the response to a recent hijack attempt has emerged as a key campaign issue between the ruling leadership and the opposition ahead of voting.