Acting Registrar of Aurangabad's Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Sadhna Pandey was this evening suspended by the Vice-Chancellor for adding the word "Maharaj" to the name of Dr. BR Ambedkar.
Vice-Chancellor BA Chopade announced the suspension of Pandey during a meeting of the Senate members of the varsity.
The meeting was organized to hold elections of the Management Council.
Speaking at the meeting, Pandey added "Maharaj" to the name of the Dalit icon, leading to a din at the gathering.
The Senate members alleged the word has been added to Ambedkar's name with "malafide" intention and accused Pandey of following right-wing ideology. They demanded the suspension of the Acting Registrar.
The VC announced Pandey's suspension and asked her to leave the meeting.
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