CM Dr. Saha Rules Out Compromise on Education Quality, Kishor Warns Against Campus Vandalism
Sep 06, 2026
Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha declared on Sunday that the state government will not compromise on the quality of education, responding to complaints of irregularities against several private B.Ed colleges in West Bengal and allegations surrounding so called fake colleges.
Reacting to the matter, Dr. Saha said that no immediate comment could be made without verifying complete information and documents. He said a detailed response would be issued only after the entire matter is investigated. According to him, the government is working with considerable emphasis on improving the standard of education, and action would be taken under the law if any irregularity is proven.
He further said that if any institution is found to have engaged in wrongdoing through fake certificates or documents, and this is confirmed through investigation, legal action would be taken against those concerned. Dr. Saha added that the state government would not compromise in the two vital sectors of education and health.
Meanwhile, Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman expressed concern over incidents of vandalism and unrest reported at several colleges across the state. He alleged that in the past, student organisations have caused unrest and vandalism for political gain, resulting in damage to the academic careers and future prospects of many students.
Barman said that such incidents would not be tolerated, and that investigations are currently underway wherever they have occurred. He said action would be taken according to law against those found guilty.
The minister called on teachers, non teaching staff and students to work together to preserve a peaceful environment in colleges. He said that colleges are not meant to be venues for political conflict, but are important institutions for building knowledge, character and personality, and for shaping future generations.
Barman further described the damage caused to doors, windows, tables, computers and other government property on college campuses as a serious matter. According to him, such property does not belong to any individual or political party but to the public at large. He warned that anyone found to have intentionally damaged government property, once the allegation is proven through investigation, would face strict action.
On the question of blame being placed on student organisations for the vandalism, the minister clarified that an accusation by itself does not establish guilt. He said legal action would be taken only against those individuals or groups whose involvement is confirmed through investigation.
