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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

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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

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He was involved in several controversies during his tenure as Vice-Chancellor such as corruption allegation in fixed deposit and favouritism 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

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  1. ^ a b "Dr Parimal Trivedi wants to retire after 2nd term as Vice Chancellor". dna. 23 May 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b "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.