Will work to rectify lapses in institutional process: Ashoka University

Ashoka University expressed 'deep regret' at events surrounding resignations of Pratap Bhanu Mehta and noted economist Arvind Subramanian

Following a controversy triggered by the resignations of two high-profile professors, former vice chancellor Pratap Bhanu Mehta and former chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian, in quick succession, Ashoka University on Sunday acknowledged that there were some “lapses in institutional process” and said it would work to rectify them in consultation with all stakeholders.

In a joint statement issued with Mehta and Subramanian, the university expressed “deep regret” at the recent events surrounding their resignations. Chancellor Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Vice Chancellor Malabika Sarkar and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Ashish Dhawan were the signatories on behalf of Ashoka.

Mehta and Subraman­ian’s resignations, however,