Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Monday ordered legal action against those involved in an alleged incident of “unsolicited sale” of his biography to Vice-Chancellors of universities on the Raj Bhawan premises. The book, Nimitt Maatra Hoon Main, was released at the Raj Bhawan here on July 1.
Mr. Mishra took cognisance of the reports about 19 copies of the biography and their bills being given to the Vice-Chancellors after the launch ceremony and expressed “deep displeasure” over the controversy. A statement from the Raj Bhawan said the Governor had directed the officials to seek an explanation from those involved and take action against them.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Vice-Chancellors of all the 27 State universities had attended the function marking the unveiling of Mr. Mishra’s biography. A representative of the publisher later kept the books in the vehicles of VCs and handed over the bills of ₹68,383 each to the drivers.
After the matter came to light, the Raj Bhawan had clarified on Sunday that it had “no role or association” in the marketing of the book. It said the publisher had only sought the permission to release the book at the Raj Bhawan, which was granted to it.
