Who is Manan Kumar Mishra? Bar Council of India Chairman at the centre of NALSAR convocation row
Manan Kumar Mishra, chairman of the Bar Council of India and BJP-nominated Rajya Sabha MP, has come under CJP's scrutiny over the NALSAR row. The BCI withdrew its order halting enrolment of 2026 graduates, while Mishra later clarified that students' interests remain his priority.
Manan Kumar Mishra, the Chairperson of the Bar Council of India (BCI) and a Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar, is currently at the center of a controversy sparked by the NALSAR University convocation row. The controversy arose after students at NALSAR University opposed the invitation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant as the chief guest, leading to demands for Mishra's resignation.
The BCI temporarily halted the enrolment of the 2026 graduating batch, but later revoked the decision. Mishra has stated that the BCI's interests align with those of the students, and he is committed to protecting their rights. The Bar Council of India is now investigating allegations of organized campaigns against the participation of CJI Surya Kant in the convocation.
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