Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Grandfather Gets Prestigious Post In Bihar's Nalanda University

Last Updated:July 01, 2025, 13:21 IST

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's maternal grandfather Abhay Kumar Singh was appointed Registrar by the Governor under Section 15 of the University Act, 1995, after being shortlisted by the VC

Abhay Kumar Singh served as Professor Incharge at L.N.T. College, Muzaffarpur, and will continue to hold the additional charge of Registrar. (Local18)

Two generations of the same family in Bihar’s Samastipur are making headlines with remarkable achievements in their respective fields. While rising cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi is making waves with his performance in England, his maternal grandfather, Abhay Kumar Singh, has been appointed as the Registrar of Nalanda Open University.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently representing India in the Under-19 cricket tournament in England, where his powerful batting is not only securing victories but also winning the admiration of audiences and selectors alike. His standout performance has sparked pride not just in Samastipur, but across Bihar and the nation.

Vaibhav’s mother, Aarti Singh, hails from Rajajan village in the Mohiuddinnagar block. His maternal grandfather Singh is the son of the late Gaya Prasad Singh, a former Mukhiya. With Singh’s new appointment and Vaibhav’s stellar performance in England, the family is celebrating two major milestones across generations.

Singh’s appointment, sanctioned by the Governor-cum-Chancellor under Section 15 of the University Act 1995, came after being selected from three candidates recommended by the Vice Chancellor. The official order was issued from Raj Bhavan, Patna, on June 26.

Prior to this role, Singh served as Professor Incharge at L.N.T. College, Muzaffarpur, and will continue to hold the additional charge of Registrar until further notice. His tenure will last as long as that of the Vice Chancellor, with a maximum duration of three years or until he reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first.

These twin successes have generated an atmosphere of joy and pride in the family and across Samastipur district. Vaibhav’s impressive cricket performance is being widely praised on social media, while Singh’s educational accomplishments are celebrated locally.

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Samastipur, India, India

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