CJI Surya Kant dropped as TISS convocation chief guest in last-minute switch
Campus sources said the TISS administration had postponed the convocation, fearing protests or other disruptive activities during the function.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has announced a last-minute change for its 86th convocation ceremony, which will now take place on August 22 following an earlier postponement. The prestigious event will be graced by CS Pramesh, the director of the Tata Memorial Hospital, as the chief guest. While there were rumors about the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant being the chief guest, the institute's sources confirmed on Tuesday that the CJI's office had informed them that his schedule was occupied until November.
Consequently, he will not be able to attend the convocation. The original date for the convocation was set for August 2, but it was postponed just 48 hours prior to the event due to "unforeseen circumstances" according to the TISS administration. Campus sources revealed that the decision to postpone the function was made to avoid potential protests.
The convocation will be held at the institute's Naoroji campus in Deonar and will be attended by graduates from TISS campuses throughout the nation.
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