Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A group of renowned personalities of West Bengal have expressed discontent over the appointment of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as chancellor of state-run universities, arguing that the move will "deal a blow" to the varsities' autonomy and is against the spirit of democracy. India News | Eminent Personalities Voice Dissent over Mamata Becoming Chancellor of State-run Varsities.