Vishram Jamdar, who is likely to be announced as the chairman of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) by the HRD ministry, clarified on Friday that he has not put any pressure on the ministry for his appointment, and added that being a RSS swayamsevak he has got nothing to do with his appointment as the chairman.
"I am not denying that I am a 'RSS swayamsevak'. There is no question of putting pressure because I was in the Board of Governors of the VNIT from 2002 to 2012," Jamdar told ANI.
"It could be because of the work I did during that period that this recognition has been given to me. I, being a swayamsevak, shouldn't be linked to this. I am also a student of this college and now I have the opportunity to repay by working for it in future," he added.
As per reports, Jamdar had earlier written a letter to the Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani, seeking the post of the VNIT chairman with the reminder that he is a 'RSS person'.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app