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Jadavpur University row: Pradhan attacks Mamata, alleges institutional decline in Bengal
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging years of silence and decay under her leadership have weakened Bengal's institutions. Banerjee had criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his comments on Jadavpur University, saying those remarks undermined a premier institution known for academic excellence. The remarks reflect a tense exchange between central and state leaders over the revival of institutions in Bengal.
Why It Matters
The exchange underscores political tensions between the central and state governments in India, with debates over the strength and revival of public institutions in West Bengal.
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Pradhan attacks Mamata Banerjee, alleging institutional decline in Bengal
April 25, 2026
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging years of "silence and decay" under her leadership had weakened the State's institutions and that she was rattled by the growing demand for their revival.
Banerjee criticises Modi over Jadavpur University remarks
April 25, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comments on Jadavpur University, saying they undermined a premier institution known for academic excellence.