Kolkata

KOLKATA : International Relations´ professor Kanak Sarkar had likened a woman´s virginity to a sealed bottle or packet in a Facebook post on Sunday, after making this comment on verginity of women he has deprive form all duties today by the Jadavpur University. The professor, in his post, wrote: Are you willing to buy a broken seal while purchasing a bottle of cold drink or a packet of biscuits? It is the same case with your wife.

Someone took a screenshot of the post and forwarded it, which triggered the response. I did not intend to hurt anyone´s sentiment or insult any woman, he said. He also said according to a Supreme Court order every individual is entitled to express his opinion.

A student of his department alleged that Sarkar made similar sexist comments on social media in the past as well during classes.

The students union submitted memorandums against professor Kanak Sarkar to the VC of Jadavpur Universit on tuesday and demanding strict action against him.