Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar on Friday dubbed a section of teachers “armchair critics” who alleged lack of substantial discussion in executive council meetings. He said decisions in the university are taken collectively by the statutory bodies and their criticism is affecting its image.
The Vice-Chancellor’s remarks came in the wake of allegations by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) that no substantial discussion was allowed in Executive Council meetings. The teachers’ body was also critical of the approval of the decision to establish a medical school in the university.
Responding to the criticisms, Mr Kumar said, “Whether it’s the establishment of a medical school or the counter-terrorism course which had come in for criticism, all the decisions are discussed by the academic council and executive council. Any criticism to them is unfounded.”
