Archive · 25 Jul 2025
BHU Faculty Express Shock Over EC Appointments with Local Focus
Imagine a school's most important decision-making group, like the principal and some helpers.
At Banaras Hindu University (BHU), this group is called the Executive Council (EC).
Recently, new people were chosen for the EC.
What surprised some teachers is that most of the new members are from the same city as the university, Varanasi.
The teachers are worried because they believe the EC should have people from different backgrounds to help the university grow and make better decisions.
The government chose these new members, and some are part of a political group.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) faculty express shock at the appointment of seven Varanasi residents to the Executive Council (EC).
The EC, the highest decision-making body, was non-functional for four years due to vacancies.
The Education Ministry issued an order for the appointment of eight EC members.
Two faculty members noted the university typically has a majority of EC members from outside Varanasi.
Newly appointed members include three BJP leaders.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu (Visitor of the university), the Education Ministry, and faculty members of BHU.
- What
- Appointment of new members to Banaras Hindu University's (BHU) Executive Council (EC).
- When
- The Education Ministry issued an order recently.
- Where
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Why
- To fill vacancies and reconstitute the university's highest decision-making body.
Faculty concerns
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Composition of EC
Faculty concerns
Concern over the inclusion of a majority of members from Varanasi.
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No opposing viewpoint was present in the given article.
- University
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Decision-Making Body
- Executive Council (EC)
- Number of Appointees
- Eight
- Varanasi Residents Appointed
- Seven
- Appointing Authority
- Education Ministry (order)
- Tenure
- Three-year term
- Political Affiliation
- Three are BJP leaders