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NDTV accesses documents showing Ashok Deb personally pushed for Kolkata rape accused Monojit to be given job at law collegeโฆ CNN News 18 accesses letter showing law college principal had twice complained against Monojit to the police (nothing was done).
One wonders now whether Ashok Deb will be appointed to the NUJS VC search committee? Probably not, after this? But he will definitely stay on as governing body member ex officio and continue to wield huge influence.
https://www.ndtv.com/kolkata-news/exclusive-papers-show-trinamool-mla-cleared-mango-mishras-contract-8825366/amp/1
https://www.news18.com/india/kolkata-law-college-flagged-manojit-mishras-misconduct-sought-police-intervention-in-2018-and-2022-9422049.html
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ethspKPRgEw
Only in the Indian state of West Bengal: An authority figure feels it acceptable to attempt to defend his associations with such persons. This is why, despite saying that I am a Bengali with pride, I am glad that I have lived outside WB for the vast majority of my life, and never plan to return.
Deb responded, saying, โI am the president of the collegeโs governing body, but I never recommended Mishraโs name. It was the governing bodyโs decision. As far as his photo with me is concerned, many people come and take photos with me. I am a public representative. How can I know what they are doing in their private lives?โ
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kolkata-law-college-gang-rape-accused-had-demanded-death-penalty-in-rg-kar-case-101751109190308.html
Incidentally, Ashok Kumar Deb is also a member of the NUJS governing body and wields huge influence at NUJSโฆ.IYKYK.