Archive · 9 Jan 2026
AMU Professor Alleges 27 Years of Harassment
A Hindu professor at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has accused the Dean of her department of harassing her for 27 years because of her religion.
She says the Dean has been trying to force her to resign and has made false accusations against her.
The professor has submitted a complaint to the university's Vice Chancellor with evidence, including audio recordings.
She also plans to file a police report.
The Dean has denied all the allegations.
The professor says the harassment has caused her a lot of stress, even leading to a miscarriage in 2004.
She wants the Dean to be removed from his position and a fair investigation to be conducted.
Professor Rachana Kaushal accuses Dean Prof. Mohammad Nafis Ahmad Ansari of harassment and religious discrimination at AMU.
She claims the Dean has been pressuring her to resign and join Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
The harassment began in 1998, with recent incidents in 2025, including being denied roles and promotions.
Professor Kaushal submitted a formal complaint to the Vice Chancellor with audio recordings and documents.
The Dean has denied all allegations, calling them baseless, and an investigation has been initiated.
- Who
- Professor Rachana Kaushal, a Hindu professor at AMU, and Dean Prof. Mohammad Nafis Ahmad Ansari
- What
- Allegations of harassment and religious discrimination by the Dean against the professor
- When
- Harassment began in 1998, recent incidents in 2025
- Where
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India
- Why
- Professor Kaushal alleges discrimination due to her religious identity and professional jealousy
- Professor's Name
- Rachana Kaushal
- Department
- Political Science
- University
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
- Accused Dean
- Prof. Mohammad Nafis Ahmad Ansari
- Duration of Harassment
- 27 years
- Complaint Submitted To
- Vice Chancellor Prof. Naima Khatun
- Year of Incidents
- 2025
- Legal Action
- FIR to be filed
