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Sanjeev Sanyal Reinstated as GIPE Chancellor Following SIS Retraction

The Servants of India Society reversed its decision to remove Sanyal, citing a misunderstanding, while its secretary faces arrest over alleged fund misappropriation.

Sahoo further said that he had consulted with fellow trustees, who were unanimous in their view that the earlier removal letter ought to be withdrawn with immediate effect. (HT PHOTO)
Milind Deshmukh, a trustee of the Servants of India Society (SIS), was arrested on Saturday (HT PHOTO)
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Overview

  • Sanjeev Sanyal has been reinstated as Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) after the Servants of India Society (SIS) withdrew his removal order, calling it a misunderstanding.
  • SIS President Damodar Sahoo acknowledged communication gaps and stated that Sanyal had taken steps to protect GIPE's reputation and address governance issues.
  • Milind Deshmukh, Secretary of SIS, was arrested for allegedly diverting ₹1.5 crore of GIPE funds for land purchases, intensifying scrutiny of SIS's financial practices.
  • Sanyal attributed GIPE's recent NAAC downgrade to 'B' to prior administrations, emphasizing that the evaluation was based on data from 2018-2023, before his tenure began.
  • GIPE continues to face challenges with governance and academic standards, as its reliance on student fees and taxpayer funding raises concerns about its financial sustainability.