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Gujarat University denies Congress's claim of handing Rs 500 crore land to pvt entity
Ahmedabad: A political row erupted on Thursday after Gujarat Congress alleged that
Gujarat University
gave away prime land worth over Rs 500 crore to a private entity to run a rifle club. University authorities, however, denied the allegation and stated that the Dronacharya Rifle Club is operated entirely by the university and not given to any private party.
GPCC working president Indravijaysinh Gohil said, "The university gave 10,000 square yards of land free to the Dronacharya Rifle Club, which is being run by syndicate member Ashish Amin. He is part of the committee that allocates land and has benefitted personally from the project."
Congress leaders claimed the original tender mandated the club to develop its own world-class infrastructure and facilities like hotel stays, sports hostels, meals for delegates, and cover electricity, security, and housekeeping costs.
"But the terms were altered so that the entire construction and maintenance cost is borne by the university. This is public money being used to fund a private luxury club," Gohil added.
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He further said, "With membership fees starting at Rs 5 lakh and going up to Rs 15 lakh for institutions, it is clear that this club is not meant for ordinary students. This is exactly what we warned would happen after the Common Act was introduced."
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In response, GU vice-chancellor Neerja Gupta said, "The university has not handed over any sports infrastructure — be it tennis, badminton, rifle shooting, or swimming — to any private club or association. All sports facilities remain under the university's control."
She added, "We floated three rounds of tenders, but no handover of management or operation has been done."
Former syndicate members, alumni, and students have now announced a "Save Gujarat University" campaign and said legal action will be pursued to protect university land and assets.
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