Ajit Ranade Resigns as Vice Chancellor of GIPE Amid Controversy

Ranade steps down citing personal reasons after a contentious tenure and reinstatement at the Pune-based institute.

Ajit Ranade resigned as Vice Chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) after being reinstated just two weeks prior.
Ranade's resignation follows a period of controversy, including a termination in September due to alleged non-compliance with University Grants Commission guidelines.
Despite his resignation, Ranade maintains that his departure does not imply acceptance of any defects or ineligibility in his appointment.
The institution's chancellor, Sanjeev Sanyal, accepted Ranade's resignation and will announce interim leadership arrangements.
Ranade's tenure was marked by significant changes, including increased student fees and reduced placement opportunities, sparking discontent among faculty and students.