The WBCUPA members and district committee office bearers said: "His irresponsible remarks have maligned the dignity and honour of the entire university staff, researchers, the professors, teachers rank and file alongside the students.
Following orders from the Calcutta High Court, West Bengal Opposition leader Suvendhu Adhikari reached Sandeshkhali to meet with villagers. Adhikari reached Sandeshkhali on a boat and he was accompanied by BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh.