BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra Apologizes in Three-Page Letter Over Student Controversy
On August 15, 2026, Manan Kumar Mishra, BCI chairman and BJP MP, issued a three-page letter apologizing to law students for any hurt caused by his statements or communications following the controversy over NALSAR students' enrollment issues. He emphasized the importance of mutual respect and dialogue, urging students to independently assess facts without pressure. The apology came after backlash against initial BCI actions penalizing students who protested against the Chief Justice of India's comments on student protests.
16 AUG 2026
— NDTV
NLSIU students and alumni oppose the invitation of Chief Justice Surya Kant and BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra to their convocation, mirroring a controversy at NALSAR.
18 AUG 2026
— BBC
Nalsar University of Law students demanded the Chief Justice of India's exclusion from their graduation ceremony due to his comments on police brutality.
19 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Following controversy, the Tamil Nadu government withdrew a directive aimed at preventing student protests.
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