<p>Neeraj Hatekar, a professor of Econometrics at the Economics department of the University of Mumbai, has been in the eye of the storm since January 4, when he held a press conference as convener of the Joint Action Committee for Improvement of Higher Education. He took on the varsity's management at the press meet, alleging that the vice-chancellor had violated many norms and was not qualified for his post. Close on the heels of the expose, he was suspended by the varsity. He spoke to Kranti Vibhute to clarify his stand against the establishment</p>