Former Union Minister Dr Vallabhbhai Kathiria resigns as AIIMS Rajkot President
Rajkot: Days after Former Union Minister and BJP leader Dr Vallabhbhai Kathiria was appointed as the president of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rajkot, he has resigned from the top post following directions from the centre.
The central government appointed Kathiria as president of the AIIMS, Rajkot on August 17.
Talking to reporters, the surgeon-turned-politician said, “I have resigned from the post because I was told to do so by the (Union health) ministry on some technical grounds.” As per an official communication available in the public domain, Kathiria tendered his resignation on August 20 and the same was accepted on August 25.
The communication, dated August 28, was signed by Undersecretary to the Government of India Arun Kumar Biswas.
“I am directed to refer to your letter dated 20.08.2023 on the above subject and to inform that your resignation from the post of President, AIIMS Rajkot has been accepted by Hon’ble Health and Family Welfare Minister on 25.08.2023,” reads the order.
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