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Principal Resigns After Students Gherao Over 75% Attendance Rule

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Principal Muhammadi Tarannum resigned after students gheraoed her over the 75% attendance rule.
The gherao lasted about 23 hours, denying her water, electricity, food.
She mailed her resignation to the Calcutta University vice chancellor and Higher Education Department.
Governing Council chairman Kaustav Bagchi, a BJP MLA, proposed self-declaration for marginal attendance drops.
Students warned that 600 of 900 would be excluded, including 144 of 180 below 40% attendance.

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Principal Muhammadi Tarannum resigned after students gheraoed her over the 75% attendance rule.
The gherao lasted about 23 hours, denying her water, electricity, food.
She mailed her resignation to the Calcutta University vice chancellor and Higher Education Department.
Governing Council chairman Kaustav Bagchi, a BJP MLA, proposed self-declaration for marginal attendance drops.
Students warned that 600 of 900 would be excluded, including 144 of 180 below 40% attendance.