Overview
- BSUSC had recommended Rural Works Minister Ashok Choudhary for appointment as an assistant professor of political science at Pataliputra University under the Scheduled Caste category.
- After the university issued its joining list, his status was shown as kept waiting while other recommended candidates proceeded.
- A departmental communique says his PhD requires scrutiny under the University Grants Commission’s 2009 regulations, and the education department has sought the commission’s opinion and review.
- Education Minister Sunil Kumar stated that the commission, not the department, is the appointing authority and will provide its view before any posting.
- Media reports cite a discrepancy between names on his educational certificates and election affidavit, and opposition figures have questioned the process as the appointment remains on hold.