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The Hindu
The Hindu
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G.V.R. Subba Rao

Lokesh urges Governor to recall Andhra University V-C

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary N. Lokesh has urged Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan to order an inquiry into the allegations of ‘rampant irregularities’ in the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, and initiate measures to protect the future of the students and staff.

Mr. Lokesh wrote a letter to the Governor on Sunday, raising concern over the alleged corruption, manipulation of professors’ appointments, misuse of the UGC funds ever since P.V.G.D. Prasad Reddy was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of AU in November, 2020.

“There has been a gross violation of multiple rules, norms, and acts in the administration of the university,” he alleged.

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