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| Office | Vice-chancellor of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
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| Term start | 23 July 2021
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| Predecessor | Anjila Gupta
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| Born | 1969-9-20 (age 57) |
| Born | 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, India.[1][2]
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.[3]
He is a member of The Executive Council of the Centre For Narendra Modi Study: CNMS (NaMo Kendra),[4] nominated to represent Indian Universities in the Court and Council of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore from the Western Region,[5] and a member of the governing council of the Association of Indian Universities.[6]
He also serves as the Secretary the All India Management Association (AIMA), HMA and Sr. DGM, Hardwar Management Association.[7]
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.[8]
Controversy
In early January 2026 a 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 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.[9][10]
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.[11][12]
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.[13][14]
References
- ↑ 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.. Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- ↑ Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal, Vice Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur. GGU.
- ↑ Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal. Saurashtra University.
- ↑ VC Prof Alok Chakrawal joins Governing Council – Member of Center for Narendra Modi Studies. Rising Kashmir(4 December 2024).
- ↑ Chhattisgarh's Prof Chakrawal nominated in Court and Council of IISc. Times of India(17 February 2023).
- ↑ Association of Indian Universities. AIU.
- ↑ LMA Network North. AIMA.
- ↑ VC Prof Alok Chakrawal joins Governing Council – Member of Center for Narendra Modi Studies. Rising Kashmir(4 December 2024).
- ↑ VC asks writer Manoj Rupda to leave seminar at Chhattisgarh varsity; later says outrage 'blown out of proportion'. The Indian Express(2026-01-10). Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ↑ Chhattisgarh: Varsity VC asks litterateur to leave seminar; triggers protests by writers, activists, www.ETEducation.com. ETEducation.com. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ↑ On Dignity, Discourse, And A Vice-Chancellor's Role In Public Spaces. Outlook India(2026-01-11). Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ↑ Writers Protest Alleged Insult at GGU Seminar, Demand Removal of Vice-Chancellor. english.dainikjagranmpcg.com(2026-01-10). Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 'Bore toh nahin ho rahe?': Row erupts after Chhattisgarh varsity V-C asks writer Manoj Rupda to leave seminar. Hindustan Times(2026-01-10). Retrieved 2026-04-05.