UDF-backed groups question Mahatma Gandhi University appointments
The Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala is facing criticism from UDF-backed Senate members over appointments to paper valuation camps. They have raised concerns about seniority, academic excellence and alleged breaches of university regulations.
The Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala is facing pressure from UDF-backed bodies after opposition from Left unions, The Hindu reported. The latest dispute concerns the appointment of directors to paper valuation camps. UDF-backed Senate members have questioned the selections on several grounds.
Their concerns include the seniority and academic excellence of the appointees. They have also alleged that the appointments breached university regulations. The supplied material does not identify the directors, explain the specific rules allegedly breached or give the Vice-Chancellor’s response.
It also does not state whether the appointments have been withdrawn, reviewed or formally challenged. The dispute adds to the reported pressure on the university administration from groups aligned with opposing political and union positions.
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