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Hindu Jagran Manch protests outside SRFTI in Kolkata over alleged Vivekananda insult
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM
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Members of the Hindu Jagran Manch gathered outside the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata, alleging that the institute had insulted Swami Vivekananda.
The Hindu Jagran Manch staged a protest on the premises of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata, demanding an apology for what they described as an insult to Swami Vivekananda. Demonstrators held placards and chanted slogans while the institute’s main gate remained closed to the public during the demonstration.
According to the organizers, a recent event or statement at SRFTI allegedly disparaged the teachings of Vivekananda, prompting the group to intervene. The protestors did not disclose the specific content they considered offensive, but insisted that any perceived slight to the revered spiritual leader must be rectified.
Police personnel were present at the site to maintain order, and no arrests or clashes were reported. SRFTI officials declined to comment on the matter pending a formal inquiry, while the Hindu Jagran Manch reiterated its intention to pursue legal and public avenues if the issue is not addressed promptly.
According to the organizers, a recent event or statement at SRFTI allegedly disparaged the teachings of Vivekananda, prompting the group to intervene. The protestors did not disclose the specific content they considered offensive, but insisted that any perceived slight to the revered spiritual leader must be rectified.
Police personnel were present at the site to maintain order, and no arrests or clashes were reported. SRFTI officials declined to comment on the matter pending a formal inquiry, while the Hindu Jagran Manch reiterated its intention to pursue legal and public avenues if the issue is not addressed promptly.