NEW DELHI: A collective of 181 present and former Vice Chancellors (VCs) together with heads of regulatory authorities such because the AICTE have issued an open letter urging “acceptable motion” in opposition to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.
They’ve accused him of allegedly spreading falsehoods concerning the appointment technique of college heads and tarnishing the fame of the VC’s workplace.The signatories have additionally initiated an internet petition addressed to the Election Fee of India.
Among the many signatories are incumbent VCs from prestigious establishments together with Delhi College, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Delhi, MS College, Baroda, Central College of Haryana, Mahendragarh, North East Hill College, Shillong, the president of the Affiliation of Indian Universities, the chairperson of AICTE, former chairperson of UGC, and the director of NCERT, amongst others.
Denying the “baseless allegations” concerning the VC choice course of, the educational leaders assert that such claims are made to achieve political benefit. They emphasize the significance of discerning truth from fiction and encourage knowledgeable dialogue to foster a supportive academic surroundings.
The open letter stated: “We strongly urge all people concerned to train discernment in distinguishing truth from fiction, to abstain from spreading unfounded rumours, and to take part in dialogue that’s well-informed, constructive, and supportive of our shared purpose of making a dynamic and inclusive academic surroundings.”
The letter highlights that VC choices adhere to a rigorous and clear process primarily based on rules of meritocracy, scholarly distinction, and integrity, aiming to propel universities ahead.
Responding to “tweet and open sources” of Gandhi, alleging that appointment of VC is made solely primarily based on affiliation with some organisation somewhat than on advantage and qualification, the open letter acknowledged, “With utmost conviction, the Vice Chancellors of prestigious Universities nationwide and Tutorial Leaders, handle and refute the baseless allegations which have not too long ago been circulated in regards to the choice course of.”
The letter concludes by urging authorities to take acceptable authorized motion in opposition to Rahul Gandhi for his purported actions.
“In view of the truth that Shri Rahul Gandhi has resorted to falsehood and has defamed the Workplace of the Vice Chancellors at massive with the intent to derive the political mileage out of it. It’s due to this fact, earnestly prayed that acceptable motion be taken in opposition to him forthwith in accordance with regulation.”



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