New Delhi: Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla has been unanimously elected as Chancellor (Amir-e-Jamia) of Jamia Millia Islamia for five years by the university’s court in a special meeting held on May 25, a varsity statement said on Monday.
“Heptulla succeeds Lt Gen M A Zaki (retd.) who has completed his five-year term. Heptulla’s tenure begins with effect from May 26,” Jamia Millia Islamia said in a press release.
After her new appointment, Heptulla will have to resign as Governor.
Vice-Chancellor Talat Ahmad expressed his happiness over Heptulla’s appointment.
“The university will be greatly benefited from her rich experience in both political and public life.
It will be our privilege to work with her and to learn from her distinguished career in parliament and internationally,” he said, also thanking Zaki for his support and guidance.
Grand-niece of India’s first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Heptulla has been a five time member of the Rajya Sabha between 1986 and 2012 and was Deputy Chairman of the upper house of the Indian parliament for 16 years.
— IANS
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