Two female students expelled in case of writing abusive words on Swami Vivekananda's poster by Presidency University

According to a Hindustan Times report, Kolkata's Presidency University has expelled two female students from the university for allegedly writing abusive words on a poster bearing Swami Vivekananda's picture and using derogatory language against other organizations. A university official gave this information on Saturday.

This entire controversy began on 13 October, when a poster featuring Swami Vivekananda's photograph was put up on the campus by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). It was alleged that the poster was mocked with offensive comments written on it. Subsequently, the ABVP lodged a police complaint demanding an impartial investigation and strict action against the culprits, and also held a protest outside the university gate.

According to a university official, an inquiry committee was constituted in this matter. The committee examined the CCTV footage and heard all concerned parties, after which this decision was taken. Both female students have been banned from participating in the university's academic activities and they will also not be eligible to get admission in any future degree program of this institution.

In its statement, the university has clarified that it has always maintained a dignified atmosphere for academic discussions and socio-political issues. Abusive language or misbehavior against thinkers, ideas, or organizations will never be tolerated by the institution. However, the identities of both the expelled female students have not been disclosed by the university.

Following this incident, the left-wing organization Students' Federation of India (SFI) denied its involvement in this episode. Strongly condemning this act, the SFI stated that the left-wing organization has never initiated or participated in any activity insulting Swami Vivekananda. The organization also said that they had no intention of hurting Hindu religious sentiments and demanded proper investigation based on CCTV footage to take action against the culprits.