JNUTA Demands JNU VC's Removal Over 'Casteist' Remarks, Cites Misgovernance

• Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) called for the removal of JNU VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit.
• The demand stems from her controversial podcast remarks dismissing UGC regulations and containing alleged casteist undertones.
• JNUTA questioned the Education Ministry's inaction on the VC's comments and the detention of protesting students, citing her political connections.
• The association accused the VC of misusing the 'None Found Suitable' provision, discriminatory promotion practices, and declining representation for women and SC/ST categories.
• VC's February 16 podcast statement, calling UGC Equity Rules "unnecessary and irrational," sparked widespread controversy and led to student protests and arrests.