Wednesday May 20, 2026 – Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, Prof. Khurshid, and senior advocate Jehanzeb called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday afternoon. While the LG’s office has not issued a detailed statement on the nature of discussions, such meetings typically involve matters of academic administration, governance concerns, or representations from civil society figures seeking to place issues before the administration’s highest authority in the Union Territory.
The call is notable given the current backdrop of J&K’s evolving governance landscape. The University of Kashmir — one of the largest academic institutions in the valley — has been navigating several institutional challenges in recent months, including scrutiny of international academic collaborations. Prof. Khurshid’s tenure as Vice Chancellor saw significant developments in the university’s outreach and research programmes.
Lt Governor Sinha has maintained an active schedule of meetings with academics, professionals, and public figures in recent weeks as part of the administration’s stated commitment to accessible governance. The LG’s Raj Bhavan has increasingly served as a space for civil society engagement alongside its primary administrative functions.
