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Academic freedom, institutional autonomy and freedom from compelled political or ideological participation in educational settings.
Naseeruddin Shah accused the BJP of intimidating protesting students at Kolkata’s Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute. Hostel-evacuation directions and disciplinary notices are documented, but claims of surveillance and BJP-directed retaliation remain unproven; SRFTI says it acted over misconduct.
A Students’ Council communication told IIM Jammu absentees that a September 17 ceremony marking PM Narendra Modi’s birthday was mandatory and warned of a ₹500 fine for failing to explain their absence. IIM Jammu says participation was voluntary and the institute did not issue the notice; available evidence does not establish administrative authorisation or that…
