VC issues apology over Aurangzeb remark

Udaipur: Mohanlal Sukhadia University vice-chancellor professor Sunita Mishra has issued a public apology over her remarks referring to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as a “capable administrator” during a seminar held earlier this month. Her comment sparked widespread outrage across the Mewar region, with various community groups expressing strong resentment.

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) also staged a protest on the university campus in Udaipur, demanding an apology.

In a video message released on Wednesday, Mishra apologised to the community for her statement, calling it a mistake. “I had attended a seminar on the 12th of this month, where I mistakenly made a remark during a session on ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’. I sincerely apologise to the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena and the people of Mewar,” she said.

“My statement unintentionally hurt the sentiments of many. I offer my heartfelt apology, especially to the Rajput community,” she added.