Parimal Trivedi

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Parimal Trivedi is an adviser for education and former Vice-Chancellor of the Gujarat University, the largest university of Gujarat state of India, from 2006 to 2012.[1][2]

Career[edit]

He served as a professor with MG Science College before being appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the Gujarat University.[1] After end of his tenure, he returned to MG Science College to serve as a professor.[2]

Controversy[edit]

He was involved in several controversies during his tenure as Vice-Chancellor such as corruption allegation in fixed deposit and favoritism allegation in appointments involving his wife. He was arrested in 2012 for an alleged casteist remark against a teacher in 2008. He was later granted bail.[3]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Dr Parimal Trivedi wants to retire after 2nd term as Vice Chancellor". dna. 23 May 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Parimal Trivedi's tenure as Gujarat University VC ends June 26". dna. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  3. "Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor Parimal Trivedi in caste row". India Today. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2017.