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SRFTI students mark 42‑day protest, suspend classes till Dec 11
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:54 AM
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Students at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute have been protesting for 42 days and have halted all classes until December 11, using the Deepavali occasion to voice their demand for justice.
Students of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) have entered their 42nd day of protest, during which the institute has suspended all academic activities until December 11. The prolonged demonstration reflects the students' continued resolve to press their demands.
On the occasion of Deepavali, the protesters gathered to convey a clear message of resistance, emphasizing their call for justice. The celebration was used as a platform to draw public attention to their cause without disrupting the festive spirit.
The institute remains closed for the remainder of the semester, with classes slated to resume only after December 11, underscoring the sustained nature of the students' campaign.
On the occasion of Deepavali, the protesters gathered to convey a clear message of resistance, emphasizing their call for justice. The celebration was used as a platform to draw public attention to their cause without disrupting the festive spirit.
The institute remains closed for the remainder of the semester, with classes slated to resume only after December 11, underscoring the sustained nature of the students' campaign.