The rally comes amid protests by opposition leaders in New Delhi, where Banerjee is currently present. While her participation in the Kolkata rally has not been officially confirmed, party insiders indicated that she could lead the march if she returns to the city by Tuesday

Students at Kolkata’s Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute had a disagreement about holding a programme by a right-wing group, but soon it became more about clashing ideologies. But why are film institutes all over the country seeing unrest in recent years?