Sanjeev Sanyal Offered Chancellorship of Gokhale Institute After Debroy's Resignation

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|Times of India|9 months ago

Renowned economist Sanjeev Sanyal has been offered the chancellorship of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) following the resignation of Bibek Debroy. The Servants of India Society (SIS), which manages GIPE, sent Sanyal an appointment letter, and they are optimistic about his acceptance. Debroy resigned due to moral grounds related to the removal of Vice-Chancellor Ajit Ranade, who was found in violation of eligibility rules. The decision to appoint Sanyal was unanimous among SIS members, and his term would begin on October 7.

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