Who is Manan Kumar Mishra? Bar Council Chair at centre of CJP's 'isteefa do' post, NALSAR row
The controversy began after reports of a campaign by some NALSAR students opposing CJI Surya Kant's participation in the university's convocation.
Manan Kumar Mishra is the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI), a post he has held since 2014 and was re-elected for a record seventh consecutive term in 2025. He is a senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar, nominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Mishra gained attention due to the controversy surrounding NALSAR University's convocation, where Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was invited as the chief guest.
The BCI had frozen the enrolment of the 2026 graduating batch from NALSAR University, but later withdrew the decision after it was revealed that most students had no involvement in any disruptions linked to the CJI's participation. The controversy intensified when the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) criticized Mishra on social media, demanding his resignation.
Mishra stated that the BCI's interests align with those of the students, emphasizing the importance of protecting their rights.
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