Dr. Bibek Debroy resigns as Chancellor due to VC dismissal controversy under UGC norm review.
Dr. Bibek Debroy resigned as Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics amid controversy surrounding the dismissal of Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ajit Ranade. Ranade's termination, deemed a violation of UGC norms, is under review by the Bombay High Court, which has granted him interim relief until October 7. Debroy expressed that he could not continue in his role given the situation and will not attend the upcoming convocation.
September 27, 2024
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