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{{Short description|Indian academic}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| image = Alok Kumar Chakrawal.jpg
| name = Alok Kumar Chakrawal
| office = Vice-chancellor of [[Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya]]
| term_start = 23 July 2021
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| chancellor =
| predecessor = Anjila Gupta
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|9|20}}
| birth_place = [[Varanasi]], Uttar Pradesh
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'''Alok Kumar Chakrawal''' is an Indian academic and author who is the vice chancellor of [[Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya]] (A Central University) [[Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]], [[Chhattisgarh]], India.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://dpl.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/view_datails/MjI0NDc= |title= Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal, Vice Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur meeting with the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Aug 22, 2022. |website=Rashtrapati Bhavan|accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.ggu.ac.in/page/vice-chancellors-message|title= Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal, Vice Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur |website= GGU|accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref>

== Early life and career ==
He became the vice chancellor of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya in 2021. Before joining as the VC he was working as a professor, Department of Commerce & Business Administration, also worked as the Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) [[Saurashtra University]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://saurashtrauniversity.edu/university/academic-departments/department-of-commerce-business-administration/staff/dr-alokkumar-chakrawal|title= Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal |website= Saurashtra University |accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref>

He is a member of The Executive Council of the Centre For Narendra Modi Study: CNMS (NaMo Kendra),<ref>{{cite web|url= https://risingkashmir.com/vc-prof-alok-chakrawal-joins-governing-council-member-of-centre-for-narendra-modi-studies |title=VC Prof Alok Chakrawal joins Governing Council – Member of Center for Narendra Modi Studies |website=Rising Kashmir |date=4 December 2024 |accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref> nominated to represent Indian Universities in the Court and Council of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore from the Western Region,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98022421.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst |title=Chhattisgarh's Prof Chakrawal nominated in Court and Council of IISc |website= Times of India |date=17 February 2023 |accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref> and a member of the governing council of the [[Association of Indian Universities]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.aiu.ac.in/governance.php |title=Association of Indian Universities |website= AIU |accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref>

He also serves as the Secretary the [[All India Management Association]] (AIMA), HMA and Sr. DGM, Hardwar Management Association.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.aima.in/lma-network/north |title=LMA Network North |website= AIMA |accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref>

According to [[Rising Kashmir]], he led various research projects, won awards for best papers at international conferences, and guided many Ph.D. and M.Phil. scholars.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://risingkashmir.com/vc-prof-alok-chakrawal-joins-governing-council-member-of-centre-for-narendra-modi-studies |title=VC Prof Alok Chakrawal joins Governing Council – Member of Center for Narendra Modi Studies |website=Rising Kashmir |date=4 December 2024 |accessdate=23 June 2025}}</ref>

== Controversy ==

In early January 2026 a [https://x.com/Benarasiyaa/status/2009836182532960496 video started grabbing attention on internet], which showed footage of event held on January 3, a one-day event "Samkalin Hindi Kahani : Badalte Jeevan Sandarbh" (Contemporary Hindi Story: Changing life Contexts) that was held in Guru Ghasidas college in collaboration with Sahitya Academy to appreciate novels, during the event Chakrawal was seen telling his own story in video as a published writer of 20+ books, after few minutes in video he calls out invited writer [[:hi:मनोज रूपड़ा|Manoj Rupda]] for being unfocused on his speech, who was found out playing random reels in social media in the front seat, by saying "are you getting bored?" At the remark Rupda says that he isn't getting bored, however Chakrawal continues the remark by saying that Rupda doesn't have manner of how to talk to a vice chancellor, he tells Rupda to get out of room, and remarks to faculty that who invited him here and never invite him again, after this Rupda starts to leave the room but is asked to stay by other faculty members however Chakrawal tells the faculty members to stop trying and let him go as he is not interested in the speech he is telling as he is scrolling reels in the front-seat. Many other artists follow Rupda to exit the room, after Rupda leaves Chakrawal continues his speech.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-10 |title=VC asks writer Manoj Rupda to leave seminar at Chhattisgarh varsity; later says outrage 'blown out of proportion' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/vc-asks-writer-manoj-rupda-to-leave-seminar-at-chhattisgarh-varsity-later-says-outrage-blown-out-of-proportion-10465109/ |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETEducation.com |title=Chhattisgarh: Varsity VC asks litterateur to leave seminar; triggers protests by writers, activists |url=https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/higher-education/chhattisgarh-varsity-vc-asks-litterateur-to-leave-seminar-triggers-protests-by-writers-activists/126425743 |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=ETEducation.com |language=en}}</ref>

This event triggered statewide rage amongst novelists and also triggered multiple protests against Chakrawal by the other writers in support of Manoj Rupda, Chakrawal faced heavy criticism by other writers, on social media it sparked heated discussions about how much egoist & unprofessional Chakrawal has become to not respect an invited guest and writer after becoming Vice Chancellor, even though it was a mistake by Rupda to play reels in the front seat while a Vice Chancellor is speaking.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-11 |title=On Dignity, Discourse, And A Vice-Chancellor's Role In Public Spaces |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/national/dignity-discourse-and-academic-leadership-in-public-life |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-10 |title=Writers Protest Alleged Insult at GGU Seminar, Demand Removal of Vice-Chancellor |url=https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/states/chhattisgarh/writers-protest-alleged-insult-at-ggu-seminar-demand-removal-of/article-12184 |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=english.dainikjagranmpcg.com |language=en}}</ref>

Chakrawal later stated to media that he noticed Rupda was unfocused, busy with his mobile and doing something else as well as he felt Rupda's reply was disrespectful and he was being treated unfairly by the society

Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, who never showed any interest for the Central University activity earlier, created a political propaganda and said that Chakrawal's behavior was highly condemnable and tarnished dignity of the position.<ref>https://x.com/bhupeshbaghel/status/2009619400639623299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2009619400639623299%7Ctwgr%5E48882e602620d8bf5c7697a2e3fb4a361435fd00%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-30049202112967246888.ampproject.net%2F2603032146000%2Fframe.html</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-10 |title='Bore toh nahin ho rahe?': Row erupts after Chhattisgarh varsity V-C asks writer Manoj Rupda to leave seminar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bore-to-nhi-ho-rhe-row-escalates-after-chhattisgarh-vc-asks-writer-manoj-rupda-to-leave-seminar-following-spa-101768051106621.html |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFnCmf1JTAY Shri Alok Chakrawal addressed the All India#TeachingSamagamExpressed his views on the subject]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5nbI3JpY8E An Interview with Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal, VC of GGU on DoorDarshan DD Meghalaya]

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Saurabh pal at 14:02, 6 May 2026