Vice-Chancellor's Apology Over Aurangzeb Remarks Stirs Udaipur

Professor Sunita Mishra, vice-chancellor of Mohanlal Sukhadia University, apologized for referring to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as a 'capable administrator' during a seminar. Her remarks led to protests by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and backlash from community groups in Mewar. Mishra issued a public apology through a video message.

Mohanlal Sukhadia University's vice-chancellor, Professor Sunita Mishra, has publicly apologized for calling Mughal emperor Aurangzeb a 'capable administrator' during a recent seminar.

Her remarks ignited widespread outrage across Mewar, prompting protests by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on the Udaipur campus.

In a video message, Mishra expressed regret for the statement, apologizing to the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena and the Mewar community, acknowledging that her comments unintentionally offended many.

(With inputs from agencies.)