india π GCU VC faces new heat from UDF factions
The interim Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, D. Mavoothu, is now facing backlash from UDF-backed bodies. This opposition stems from his appointment decisions for paper valuation camps at the university. Specific complaints involve bypassing senior Associate Professors for camp directors, which happened at Kozhenchery and Thripunithura. UDF-backed Senate members argue these actions undermine academic freedom and seniority rules. They demand transparency in appointments and question recent large-scale staff transfers.