Kolkata, April 24 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of "insulting" the reputation of Jadavpur University and mischaracterising student protests.

Talking to X, the CM wrote, "Hon' ble Mr Prime Minister, Pained to ask: is this the way how you describe the meritorious students of the esteemed Jadavpur University? Is this your concept of decorum and courtesy? Jadavpur University has been receiving top ranks from your Government's NIRF ranking framework year after year, and you descend to insult that centre of excellence? You stoop so low? The students of the Jadavpur University have earned their place through merit and walk out with degrees, with intellect, ...