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Jadavpur VC Urges Clean Campus, Calls for Online Expression Amid Graffiti Concerns
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 01:40 PM
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The Vice‑Chancellor of Jadavpur University has urged students and faculty to keep the campus clean and peaceful while encouraging them to express their views on social media, following concerns over wall graffiti.
The Vice‑Chancellor of Jadavpur University, Mr. Bhattacharya, addressed the campus community on Tuesday, emphasizing the need to preserve the institution’s long‑standing tradition of free thought while maintaining a clean and peaceful environment.
He singled out the growing issue of graffiti on campus walls, urging university authorities to monitor and remove such markings promptly. "We must keep our campus dignified and conducive to learning," he said.
Mr. Bhattacharya also encouraged students and faculty to use social media responsibly to air their views, reinforcing the university’s commitment to open dialogue. He reminded the community that respectful expression should not compromise the campus’s aesthetic and tranquility.
The call comes as Jadavpur University continues to be a hub for intellectual debate, and the VC’s remarks underscore the balance between creative freedom and campus upkeep.
He singled out the growing issue of graffiti on campus walls, urging university authorities to monitor and remove such markings promptly. "We must keep our campus dignified and conducive to learning," he said.
Mr. Bhattacharya also encouraged students and faculty to use social media responsibly to air their views, reinforcing the university’s commitment to open dialogue. He reminded the community that respectful expression should not compromise the campus’s aesthetic and tranquility.
The call comes as Jadavpur University continues to be a hub for intellectual debate, and the VC’s remarks underscore the balance between creative freedom and campus upkeep.