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Mamata Banerjee has accused central authorities of state-sponsored terrorism regarding the detention of CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. She claims their treatment is a threat to democracy and demands their immediate release. Ranka and Das were remanded to judicial custody after alleged protest actions at Jantar Mantar. The CJP has raised concerns about delayed bail proceedings and insufficient reasons for bail rejection.
The West Bengal Assembly approved a bill allowing staff transfers between state universities. This new legislation empowers the government to move teaching and non-teaching employees as needed. Experienced professors will be sent to newly established institutions to guide their development. The bill aims to balance university autonomy with government accountability.