A video of a college professor exchanging wedding vows with a student has gone viral on social media, triggering controversy and prompting an official inquiry. The incident reportedly took place at the Psychology Department of Haringhata Technology College, affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) in West Bengal.
The footage shows the professor, dressed as a bride, participating in wedding rituals with a male student. The video captures the duo exchanging garlands and the student applying sindoor (vermilion) to the professor’s forehead, a significant ritual in Hindu weddings.
As the video gained traction, college authorities initiated a probe. The acting Vice-Chancellor of Haringhata College, Tapash Chakrabortty, confirmed that an inquiry panel has been formed to investigate the matter. Meanwhile, the professor—who is reportedly a faculty member in the Applied Psychology Department—has been sent on leave, and the student involved has been barred from attending classes.
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Speaking on the incident, Chakrabortty stated, “We spoke with the professor, and she claimed it was part of their practice class. However, we are not satisfied with her explanation. A probe has been launched, and she has been sent on leave.”
Defending her actions, the professor asserted that the event was part of a ‘psychodrama demonstration’ for her students and had no immoral or inappropriate intent. She alleged that the video was leaked with malicious intent to tarnish her reputation.
“This was a project, a drama we had planned for the fresher’s party. The video was deliberately made viral as part of a conspiracy against me. I will file a police complaint against those who tried to defame me,” the professor said.
She further elaborated that her participation in the enactment was at the students’ request. “They requested me to play the main character, and I agreed. Other faculty members were aware of the project and had not objected at the time. The students printed the invitation card and planned the entire event. This was purely a scripted act,” she added.
Amid the controversy, a letter purportedly written by the professor, the student, and three other students has surfaced online. While the authenticity of the letter remains unverified, it reportedly supports the professor’s claim that the event was pre-planned as part of a classroom activity.
