Bengal Governor removes Gour Banga University's V-C over dereliction of duty, corruption charges

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Wednesday (August 27, 2025) removed Professor Pabitra Chattopadhyay from the post of vice-chancellor of the University of Gour Banga with immediate effect over dereliction of duty and corruption charges, a Raj Bhavan official said on Wednesday (August 27, 2025).

The directive from the Governor, also the chancellor of the State-run varsities, came days after the university's inspector of colleges accused the professor of demanding money to cover legal expenses.