The alleged gangrape case at South Calcutta Law College in Kolkata has sparked widespread protests and political turmoil across West Bengal. The primary accused, Monojit Mishra, who was appointed as an interim staff member at the college with the consent and signature of the college governing body president and Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator Ashok Dev, faces 11 criminal cases, mostly related to crimes against women. Monojit's history includes attempts to enter other colleges under false pretenses and involvement in violent incidents against students demanding elections. The college has been closed indefinitely, with the governing body holding meetings amid demands for investigation into the appointment process and police accountability, as prior warnings about Monojit in 2018 and 2022 were reportedly ignored. The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to lock union rooms in colleges and universities where no recognized student body or recent elections exist, a move welcomed by Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar. Political unrest has intensified, including protests against the arrest of BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar and attacks on TMC minister Siddiqullah Chowdhury's vehicle in Bardhaman, which he described as an attempt on his life and threatened to quit the party. Violence and factionalism within the TMC have been reported, with allegations against local leaders including Ahmed Hossain Sheikh in Murshidabad. The state faces criticism over minority appeasement politics and deteriorating law and order. Despite the turmoil, Kolkata's South Calcutta Law College plans to reopen on Monday under six conditions, including enhanced security measures and restricted union room access. The ongoing situation reflects deep political and social tensions surrounding campus safety, governance, and communal dynamics in West Bengal.