JNU VC Sack Referendum Challenged Over 'Low Turnout' Claim

• JNU referendum showed 2,181 out of 2,409 voters wanted VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit to resign.
• A section of faculty and students claims 'low turnout' invalidates the referendum, citing 9,043 eligible voters.
• Faculty member Christhu Doss highlighted only 27% participation and lack of independent oversight.
• JNUSU president Aditi Mishra defended the turnout, citing scholars off-campus, exams, and fear of repercussions.
• Mishra stated 2,409 votes is significant given the circumstances and denied anonymity to voters.