Alok Kumar Chakrawal

In early January 2026 a video started grabbing attention on internet, which showed footage of event held on January 3, a one-day event "Samkalin Hindi Kahani : Badalte Jeevan Sandarbh" (Contemporary Hindi Story: Changing life Contexts) that was held in Guru Ghasidas college in collaboration with Sahitya Academy to appreciate novels, during the event Chakrawal was seen telling his own lifestory in video, after few minutes in video he calls out invited writer Manoj Rupda for being unfocused on his speech by saying "are you getting bored?" At the remark Rupda says that he isn't getting bored, however Chakrawal continues the remark in rude manner by saying that Rupda doesn't have manner of how to talk to a vice chancellor, he tells Rupda to get out of room, and remarks to faculty that who invited him here and never invite him again, after this Rupda starts to leave the room but is asked to stay by other faculty members however Chakrawal tells the faculty members to stop trying and let him go as he is not interested in the speech he is telling. Many other artists follow Rupda to exit the room, after Rupda leaves Chakrawal continues telling his lifestory^[9][10]

This event triggered statewide rage amongst novelists and also triggered multiple protests against Chakrawal by the other writers in support of Manoj Rupda, Chakrawal faced heavy criticism by other writers, on social media it sparked heated discussions about how much egoist & unprofessional Chakrawal has become to not respect an invited guest and writer after becoming Vice Chancellor^[11][12]

Chakrawal later stated to media that he felt Rupda's reply was disrespectful and he was being treated unfairly by the society

Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh said that Chakrawal's behavior was highly condemnable and tarnished dignity of the position.^[13][14]

He has authored, coauthored and contributed to more than 20 books, including:

• India and COVID-19, ISBN 978-93-9025602-0
• Pratibimb, ISBN 978-93-85883-55-2
• Modern Life and Stress, ISBN 978-93-85883-91-0
• Stress Management, ISBN 978-93-85883-05-7
• Teaching Fundamentals, ISBN 978-81-910001-4-6
• Mahima Dharma O Mahima Gosain: Adhyatmikatara Nutan Abadharana, National Book Trust: New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-5743-273-3
• Samajika O Sanskarutika Paribartanare Bhakta Bhima Bhoinka Abadana, National Book Trust: New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-5743-268-9

^[15]==References==

• Shri Alok Chakrawal addressed the All India#TeachingSamagamExpressed his views on the subject
• An Interview with Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal, VC of GGU on DoorDarshan DD Meghalaya