The central university has claimed that Sen, who is now abroad, is illegally occupying 0.13 acres out of the total 1.38-acre plot in the Santiniketan campus. The economist has moved court against the notice. Minister Chandranath Sinha and councillors of the local Bolpur Municipality were found on the dais. A section of residents and local TMC leaders took part in the demonstration during which folk singers also performed.