CM Adhikari’s remarks lead to removal of political graffiti at University of Jammu

University of Jammu officials removed a politically charged graffiti that had been painted on a campus wall after Chief Minister Adhikari publicly urged a crackdown on partisan symbols in educational institutions. The CM’s remarks, made during a recent press conference, emphasized the need to keep academic spaces neutral and free from partisan messaging. In response, university staff applied a fresh coat of white paint over the graffiti early Monday, effectively erasing the slogans. No arrests or disciplinary actions against the graffiti’s creators were reported, and the university has not disclosed the identity of the individuals involved. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between political actors and student groups over the use of university premises for political expression.