The ongoing agitation at Kolkata’s Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute ( SRFTI ) has reached its 27th day as the deadlock between students and the administration continues. After suspending classes until November 13, the administration officially closed the hostels and the hostel mess.

Student protesters claimed the hostel closure was announced abruptly via a WhatsApp message from the warden and a notice board posting rather than an official notification.

Nachiket Neelima, a student protester who has been rusticated , said, “The puja vacations were from October 17 to October 25; thus it was not possible to travel for days back to our hometown. Also, during the festive seasons, the ticket prices are very high; also, many students stay for the entire four years on campus.”

The administration notified parents about the class suspensions via email on October 19.…