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SIS Reinstates Sanjeev Sanyal as GIPE Chancellor After Controversial Removal

The Servants of India Society reversed its decision, citing a misunderstanding, while Sanyal continues to raise concerns over financial and governance issues at the institute.

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he had consulted with fellow trustees, who were unanimous in their view that the earlier removal letter ought to be withdrawn with immediate effect.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 was reinstated as Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) after the Servants of India Society (SIS) withdrew its removal order on April 5, 2025.
  • SIS President Damodar Sahoo attributed the removal to a 'misunderstanding' and lack of communication, declaring the initial decision 'null and void.'
  • Sanyal defended his leadership, stating the NAAC downgrade to a 'B' grade was based on data from 2018-2023, prior to his tenure, and highlighted financial irregularities at GIPE.
  • Interim Vice-Chancellor Shankar Das and SIS Vice President Atmanand Mishra opposed Sanyal's removal, citing procedural violations and lack of due process.
  • The reinstatement comes as GIPE faces scrutiny over governance challenges, financial transparency, and its declining academic standing.