Education
JNU Unions Demand Vice-Chancellor Resignation Over Recruitment Allegations
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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The JNU Students Union and Teachers Association demanded the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit on August 13, 2026, alleging systemic irregularities in faculty recruitment and promotions.
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The unions claim at least seven faculty members were appointed in violation of UGC regulations and allege the Internal Quality Assurance Cell modified shortlists without approval from expert screening committees.
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A charter of demands submitted to the President of India calls for an independent probe under Section 8 of the JNU Act into all administrative decisions and appointments made since February 2022.