Vice-Chancellors of 2 universities put in papers

Tribune News Service

Hisar, November 30

The vice-chancellors of the two universities -- Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU), Sirsa, and Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University (CRSU), Jind -- have tendered their resignations to the state government today. Governor Bandaru Dattatreya has accepted the resignation of both VCs Prof Ajmer Singh Malik (CDLU) and Ranpal Singh (CRSU) today.

Sources said the tenure of Prof Malik was scheduled to end next month (December 20). While Prof Singh of CRSU had the tenure till June next year. The tenure of both the VCs has been cut short.

Guv accepts resignations

Governor Bandaru Dattatreya has accepted the resignation of Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, VC Prof Ajmer Singh Malik and Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind, VC Ranpal Singh

Prof Malik, whose tenure was scheduled to end next month (December 20), assigned family reasons for his decision to quit, while Prof Singh, who had the tenure till June next year, was asked to resign

Prof Singh had assigned family assignment as the reason for his decision to resign from the post. The sources said the state government would soon start the process for the selection of VCs for the two universities soon.

Sources said the VCs were appointed during the previous tenure of the BJP-JJP coalition government and those who had a say in their appointment are no longer in power in the new regime.

Earlier, the state government had issued directions to restrain the state universities from making any appointments for the posts of the teaching and non-teaching staff. Sources said the change of guard at the helm of affairs was expected following the Assembly elections and the formation of the new government in Haryana.

Reports from Sirsa said the CDLU VC had alleged ties with a particular political party, and thus he was asked to resign as soon as the BJP government came to power again. Following this, the VC requested to stay in the position for a few more days, citing a family event. Now, his resignation has been accepted.

Prof Malik's tenure at CDLU will be remembered for both positive contributions and controversies. On the positive side, he introduced new courses, promoted education under the New Education Policy, and worked to streamline the university's result announcement mechanism. He also improved security arrangements and played a key role in enhancing the university's infrastructure.

However, his tenure was also marked by alleged irregularities in recruitments, clashes with student unions, and several court cases. These aspects make his time at CDLU notable for a mix of achievements and disputes.

(With inputs from Sirsa)