Controversial Appointment of Jadavpur University’s New Vice Chancellor Raises Concerns
21 August 2023 | The Wire
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Amidst the controversy surrounding a student’s tragic death within the hostel premises, Jadavpur University (JU) has finally appointed a new vice-chancellor (VC) on Saturday night. The University’s chancellor, governor C.V. Ananda Bose, appointed Buddadeb Sau, a mathematics faculty member, as the officiating VC.
Due to Sau’s association with unions that have links to the RSS-BJP and his past social media activity, concerns have been raised about the appointment. Some critics also say he lacks the qualifications to satisfy the criteria laid out by the Supreme Court.