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TMC faction demands immediate student union elections in West Bengal colleges
A faction of the Trinamool Congress has called for urgent student union polls across colleges, alleging the BJP government has stacked governing bodies with party representatives. The demand comes amid ongoing tensions over educational administration in the state.
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A Trinamool Congress faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee has intensified pressure on the state government to conduct immediate student union elections in colleges across West Bengal. The group has raised concerns about the composition of college governing bodies, claiming the BJP administration has compromised democratic processes in educational institutions.
Banerjee's faction alleged that the BJP government has appointed its Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly to positions within college governing bodies. This practice, the group contends, represents an undue concentration of political influence in academic spaces and undermines the autonomy of educational institutions.
The demand for immediate student union polls reflects broader political tensions in West Bengal regarding control of educational institutions. Student unions have historically served as important platforms for youth participation and political engagement in the state.
The issue highlights the ongoing friction between different political factions over governance structures in colleges. Educational administrators and student welfare have become points of political contestation, with parties competing for influence over campus affairs and student representation mechanisms.