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JNU VC Sack Referendum Challenged Over 'Low Turnout' Claim

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News18•12-03-2026, 21:15

JNU VC Sack Referendum Challenged Over 'Low Turnout' Claim

•JNU referendum showed 2,181 out of 2,409 voters wanted VC Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit to resign.
•A section of faculty and students claims 'low turnout' invalidates the referendum, citing 9,043 eligible voters.
•Faculty member Christhu Doss highlighted only 27% participation and lack of independent oversight.
•JNUSU president Aditi Mishra defended the turnout, citing scholars off-campus, exams, and fear of repercussions.
•Mishra stated 2,409 votes is significant given the circumstances and denied anonymity to voters.

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