TISS VC Badri Narayan Tiwari's Appointment under Scrutiny after RJD MP's Objection
Aranya Shankar | 09 August 2025 | The Federal
Professor Badri Narayan Tiwari, who was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) on July 30, has found himself in the middle of a controversy, with a sitting Member of Parliament demanding that his appointment be revoked since it violates statutory rules, as a complaint against him is pending at the National Commission of Backward Classes (NCBC).
Objections have also been raised about how he was able to secure a vigilance clearance certificate, given the pending complaint, mandatory for the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor. Interestingly, Badri Narayan Tiwari, known for his work on Dalits and caste, has reportedly shifted his focus, with his latest book being Republic of Hindutva: How the Sangh Is Reshaping Indian Democracy, reflecting this change.