The University of Calcutta, led by its officiating Vice-Chancellor, stood up to political pressure and, in spite of repeated demands for their postponement, conducted semester exams on what happened to be the founding day of the ruling Trinamool Congress’s student wing.
In the normal course, the officiating V-C, Prof. Santa Datta (De), refusing a demand by the Trinamool Congress machinery would have been seen as a confrontation between the Governor and the State Government, something that West Bengal is accustomed to, considering that she was appointed by Governor C.V. Ananda Bose two years ago. But since the matter is related to the timely conduct of exams, something that benefits students, she has earned praise from those belonging to different political hues except, of course, the ruling party.
