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- West Bengal government passed the 2026 Universities and Colleges Amendment Bill allowing inter-university staff transfers.
- The amendment cleared a voice vote with 171 legislators in favour and 15 against.
- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the law will send experienced professors to new universities in Jhargram and Cooch Behar.
- Opposition leaders including Ritabrata Banerjee warned the bill could enable selective targeting of academics.
