Jadavpur University, Kolkata has released a statement saying it has divested professor Kanak Sarkar of his job with immediate effect. The decision comes two days after Sarkar made the news for posting inappropriate and sexist comments on Facebook comparing virgin women to ‘sealed bottles’.
Earlier on the same day, Jadavpur University VC slammed Kanak Sarkar for his statements, saying his comments had sullied the image of the institution and “stringent” action would be taken against him.
Kanak Sarkar, a professor in the International Relations department, had compared a virgin woman to a “sealed bottle” or “packet” in a Facebook post on Sunday, triggering national outrage. Though he later deleted the post, screenshots of it went viral.
“He is a teacher. His comment has sullied the image of the university. It will also take stringent action against him as per rules,” Das said, adding he had also “heard” that he had had made certain objectionable comments in the class in the past.
"It has to be seen what kind of step could be taken against him as the statement was made on Facebook," the vice-chancellor said.
JU professor Kanak Sarkar divested of his duties amid controversial remarks
The teacher compared girl's virginity to a 'sealed bottle' or 'sealed packet' in a Facebook post
