Ganesh Puja at Burdwan University Sparks Row over Religion on Campus
Snehamoy Chakraborty | 28 August 2025 | The Telegraph
Burdwan University on Wednesday for the first time witnessed Ganesh Puja on the vice-chancellor’s office premises, sparking controversy over such a religious event being held inside an institution of higher education. The puja was held on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi with much fanfare in front of the VC’s chamber.
According to sources, many varsity teachers and staff came to know about it only on Wednesday morning.“The passage in front of the VC’s chamber was decorated, and a Ganesh idol was brought in. A priest conducted the rituals. Finally, the VC distributed ladoos to those who visited his office,” said a senior professor of the university…