Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Udaipur VC Apologizes for Aurangzeb Remark
The Vice Chancellor of Udaipur University, Sunita Mishra, made a comment about Aurangzeb, a historical ruler, calling him a "capable administrator."
This upset the Rajput community and other groups.
Protests were held by students and community groups.
She apologized in a video message, saying she made a mistake and that her statement unintentionally hurt many people's feelings.
She specifically apologized to the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena and the people of Mewar.
Sunita Mishra, VC of Mohanlal Sukhadia University, apologized for her remark.
Mishra referred to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as a "capable administrator."
Her comment sparked outrage across the Mewar region.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest.
Mishra apologized to the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena and the people of Mewar.
- Who
- Sunita Mishra, VC of Mohanlal Sukhadia University
- What
- Apologized for referring to Aurangzeb as a capable administrator.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Why
- Due to backlash from community groups and protests.
Community Groups
Vice Chancellor
Aurangzeb's Legacy
Community Groups
Viewed characterization as a capable administrator as deeply offensive.
Vice Chancellor
Expressed regret for the statement.
- Person Apologizing
- Sunita Mishra, VC of Mohanlal Sukhadia University
- Location
- Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Subject of Controversy
- Remark calling Aurangzeb a "capable administrator"
- Apology Addressed To
- Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena and people of Mewar
- Protesting Group
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)
