Yogesh Singh

Yogesh Singh (born April 13, 1966) is an Indian academic who is the current and 23rd Vice-Chancellor of University of Delhi.

Education He earned his Ph.D. in computer engineering and M.Tech. in electronics and communication engineering from the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Haryana, India.

Controversy In 2025, he delivered a public speech titled “Naxal Mukt Bharat: Ending Red Terror Under Modi’s Leadership—Why Are Campuses Targets?” In the speech, he warned students and faculty members about what he described as the infiltration of Naxalite ideas disguised as advocacy for weaker sections of society, freedom of speech and women’s rights. He reaffirmed a traditional understanding of social and political power structures and characterized criticism of social institutions and the State as an attack on the integrity of the nation. He also urged students and faculty members to actively report such individuals/voices to the authorities. During the speech, he questioned the acquittal of Professor G. N. Saibaba of the University of Delhi and raised concerns regarding the Professor’s release.