Telangana Agriculture University VC Seeks Probe Into Allegations Against Him

The transfer issue at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University has triggered a controversy, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Aldas Janaiah denying allegations made against him by a woman faculty member. He has lodged a complaint with the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP), seeking a comprehensive and impartial investigation to establish the facts. According to his statement, Janaiah alleged that certain individuals were attempting to damage his reputation amid administrative reforms and transfers undertaken at the university over the past two years. He explained that the woman faculty member, who was working at the College of Food Science and Technology in Rurur, Nizamabad district, was transferred to Hyderabad on September 11, 2026, as part of an administrative adjustment and in accordance with the rules. He claimed that the allegations against him arose in opposition to the transfer.

Janaiah rejected the allegations made by the woman faculty member at a press conference held at Somajiguda Press Club on November 7, describing them as baseless. He stated that he had always treated his female colleagues with respect throughout his 35-year career in teaching, research and administration. He also expressed concern that attempts were being made to tarnish his personal reputation and the dignity of the Vice-Chancellor’s office. In his complaint, he urged the DGP to examine WhatsApp conversations, call records and other available digital evidence exchanged between him and the faculty member. He also requested an investigation into whether any other individuals were involved in the allegations. Janaiah sought an impartial examination of all the evidence, stating that the facts should be established through a proper legal investigation. The claims and counterclaims in the matter are yet to be verified through the police inquiry.