Savitribai Phule Pune University Shaped JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Pandit’s Leadership: More ‘Leftist’ Than JNU

1. SPPU Shaped Her Leadership at JNU: Dr. Santishree Pandit credits her time at Pune University for preparing her to lead JNU, a known Left stronghold. She believes that anyone trained at SPPU can work anywhere.
2. SPPU More ‘Leftist’ Than JNU, Says Pandit: Surprisingly, Pandit claims that SPPU is more ‘Vampanthi’ (Leftist) than JNU, despite not always showing it. She questions why Maharashtra universities do not offer faith-based courses like JNU.
3. Her Impact on JNU’s Identity: Pandit introduced the official motto ‘Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya’ at JNU, reflecting Hindu symbolism. She also played a key role in designing the university emblem, which now features a lamp, lotus bud, and rosebud.
4. First Woman Vice-Chancellor of JNU: Dr. Santishree Pandit made history in 2022 by becoming the first woman Vice-Chancellor of JNU. Her leadership style continues to provoke discussions on academic ideology and institutional values.

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