GU syndicate member resigns
In the wake of these allegations, an emergency online syndicate meeting was convened on Tuesday. However, before the meeting could commence, Sutaria sent in her resignation and joined the meeting virtually. Since the meeting was specifically called to discuss the allegations against her, she was instructed to exit the session. The syndicate unanimously decided to accept her resignation and forward it to the state govt for further action.
Sutaria, who earlier completed one term as a syndicate member, was re-appointed by the govt for a second term. Of the four syndicate seats directly appointed by the state — reserved for eminent personalities, educationists, women, and backward class representatives — Sutaria occupied one. Sources said, the HRDC director submitted concrete evidence along with the complaint to the university registrar and the vice-chancellor, alleging that Sutaria demanded a bribe of Rs 75 lakh for clearing grant-related matters.
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The disclosure of the incident triggered significant unrest in academic circles. National Students Union of India (NSUI) activists staged a protest on the university campus, symbolically throwing fake currency notes and demanding immediate legal action against Sutaria.
Sutaria denied the allegations, claiming she was targeted for raising concerns about corruption in university departments. "I asked for audits and financial records. I did not demand any money. This is a conspiracy to defame me," she said in a statement.
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