Presidency University expels 2 students over alleged Vivekananda poster comments
India
Presidency University has expelled two female students for allegedly making abusive comments on a Swami Vivekananda poster.
After checking CCTV footage and talking to those involved, the university barred the students from further academic activities at the university and they will not be eligible for admission to any future degree program at the institution.
Their names have not been shared publicly.
ABVP files police complaint, SFI condemns
The incident, which happened on October 13, led to protests by ABVP, which also filed a police complaint.
The SFI student group condemned the remarks and emphasized respect for religious sentiments.
The university says it is committed to respectful discussions on campus.