Religious Ceremony in Mumbai University Official's Office Triggers Controversy
A religious ceremony held inside the director's office of Mumbai University's Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has sparked controversy. Photographs of the puja conducted by director Dr. Shivaji Sargar and his wife circulated, prompting criticism from the Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena (MNVS), which demanded an inquiry and the director's resignation. MNVS linked the event to ongoing student issues, including exam grievances and study material concerns. University officials described the event as a voluntary gathering marking the academic year's start.