Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) Coming out in support of Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, who has decided to withdraw his candidature as Nalanda University chancellor, academician and Trinamool MP Sugata Bose Saturday said it was a "sad day" for the prestigious multi-country initiative and termed the central government's role as not being conducive to the autonomy of the institution.
Sen has alleged that the government does not want him to continue to head the university. The government, however, has denied the accusation.
"This is a sad day for Nalanda (University)a since Amartya Sen was leading it we were getting international funds and support," said Bose, a Harvard professor.
"It is a dream project involving many Asian countries to build a great seat of learning near the historic site of the ancient Nalanda university," he said.
With Sen withdrawing his candidature, Basu raised concern over the future of the project and advised the government to minimise its interference.
"The role of the (central) government is not conducive to the autonomy of the university," he said.
Sen in his letter to the Nalanda governing board, said he was withdrawing his candidature citing delay in the government approval for his continuation.
Bose, a Lok Sabha member, blamed government interference as a major reason for the country failing to produce institutes and universities which rank among the best in the world.
"We don't have a single higher education institute or university which ranks in the best 200 in the world. One major reason is too much interference from the government," he said.
The attack on Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton has once again exposed the Khalistan love of Canadia
Andhra to complete Polavaram project in 2018
Hyderabad, March 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh aims to complete the prestigious Polavaram irrigation
Prisoners to be released on 90-day parole in Uttarakhand, High Power Committee issued an order
Keeping in view the second severe wave of pandemic Covid-19, the High Power Committee has been se
Emergency in Sri Lanka: Entire cabinet resigns amid emergency, PM's son Namal also left all posts
The political upheaval in Sri Lanka has intensified amid the Emergency. The entire cabinet of the
Yoga volunteers waiting for appointment for 6 months
Despite being issued a letter to Yoga Volunteers for adjustment from Sports Department to AYUSH D
Celebrating social inclusion through music
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) A day-long musical event here Sunday will celebrate the power of love
Economic Survey 2022-23: GDP growth expected to be 8.5%, survey report presented in Lok Sabha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2022 today i.e. on 31 Jan
Weather Update Today The weather has started turning in many states of the country. The Meteorolo
Omicron's entry in India took place on 2nd December and within a month, the cases have increased
Why won't it matter to India if Pakistan doesn't come to play World Cup, said former player
Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Rameez Raja recently said that if India does not come to Pakistan to
