Bilaspur: Kota MLA Atal Srivastava has written to the President of India seeking the immediate removal of Professor Alok Chakrawal from the post of Vice-Chancellor of Guru Ghasidas Central University, alleging conduct that has tarnished the reputation of the institution.
The letter follows an incident at a national-level academic and literary seminar titled “Contemporary Hindi Short Story and Changing Life Contexts”, held at the university. According to the MLA, a senior litterateur was allegedly insulted by the Vice-Chancellor and asked to leave the programme. He described the incident as unfortunate, unconstitutional, and against the dignity expected of a central university.
As the President of India is the Chancellor of the university, the MLA stated that the Vice-Chancellor’s conduct during the seminar violated basic norms of academic dialogue and decorum. He said the incident not only harmed the university’s image but also triggered strong resentment among writers, academicians, and students from across the country who were present at the event.
The letter further alleges that the Vice-Chancellor failed to uphold the dignity and responsibility of his office, converting an academic platform into a centre of controversy. The MLA emphasised that the issue was not a matter of personal disagreement but a serious case of institutional indiscipline that adversely affected academic freedom, the culture of dialogue, and a respectful academic environment.
The letter also mentions long-standing allegations of financial irregularities linked to faculty appointments, stating that these controversies have continued to erode the national standing of the centrally funded institution.
On these grounds, the MLA has demanded the Vice-Chancellor’s immediate removal and a fair, high-level inquiry into all appointments, selections, and administrative decisions taken during his entire tenure.
As per media reports, the 2025 recruitment process for the post of Assistant Librarian has been challenged by several applicants. The selection process is alleged to have suffered from irregularities, with claims that some of the selected candidates have political backgrounds, raising serious questions about transparency and fairness in appointments at the university.
