Mohanlal Sukhadia university vice-chancellor apologises over Aurangzeb remark
Press Trust of India | September 18, 2025 | 03:28 PM IST | 1 min read
Udaipur: Mohanlal Sukhadia University vice-chancellor's comment had sparked widespread outrage across the Mewar region, with various community groups expressing strong resentment.
UDAIPUR: Mohanlal Sukhadia University vice-chancellor professor Sunita Mishra has issued a public apology over her remarks referring to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as a "capable administrator" during a seminar held earlier this month. Her comment sparked widespread outrage across the Mewar region, with various community groups expressing strong resentment.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) also staged a protest on the university campus in Udaipur , demanding an apology. In a video message released on Wednesday, Mishra apologised to the community for her statement, calling it a mistake.
"I had attended a seminar on the 12th of this month, where I mistakenly made a remark during a session on 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. I sincerely apologise to the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena and the people of Mewar," she said. "My statement unintentionally hurt the sentiments of many. I offer my heartfelt apology, especially to the Rajput community," she added.
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