{
  "id": 305041,
  "title": "RSS-linked BMS ‘Yagna’ at Jadavpur University sparks political row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/rss-linked-bms-yagna-at-jadavpur-university-sparks-political-row",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-08T11:05:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rsslinked-bms-yagna-at-jadavpur-university-sparks-political-row-101786187144375.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, supporters of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), a trade union linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), conducted a 'yagna' at Jadavpur University (JU). The event took place in front of the administrative building, causing controversy on the campus. University officials denied granting permission for the 'yagna', stating it was held under a heritage structure and that visually impaired students often visited the building during such activities. This incident follows the BJP's assumption of power recently, replacing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.\n\nOrganizers of the 'yagna' had been protesting against perceived irregularities within JU, but their efforts resulted in no change. Asim Mitra, co-organizer and working president of the state university employees association, justified the 'yagna' stating that it aimed to bring clarity and wisdom to the university authorities.\n\nVarious university organizations, including those representing students, teachers, and non-teaching staff, raised concerns over the event, deeming it inappropriate for the academic environment. The Jadavpur University Teachers' Association (JUTA) specifically criticized the event, warning that it could inspire other religious groups to conduct similar gatherings on campus. They alleged that the BMS and the BJP's Hindutva agenda were being forced upon JU, ignoring funding needs and the university's repair requirements. The TMC party firmly declared that such attempts to introduce the RSS and BJP's Hindutva agenda would be met with resistance from students and stakeholders.",
  "summary": "The ‘yagna’ was performed in the afternoon in front of the administrative building, Aurobindo Building, while classes were being held",
  "key_points": [
    "BMS linked 'Yagna' held at Jadavpur University sparks controversy",
    "University denied permission, citing heritage structure concerns",
    "Critics warn of RSS/Hindutva agenda imposition on campus"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Jadavpur University ragging death: after 3 years of court dates and police station visits, father still awaits justice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/jadavpur-university-ragging-death-after-3-years-of-court-dates-and",
        "published": "2026-08-07T19:02:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}