Jagran Prakashan Limited has informed the Exchange about the representation received from the concerned Independent Director(s) circulated to the shareholders of the Company in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
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Jagran Prakashan Limited has disclosed that seven Independent Directors have submitted a collective representation to shareholders ahead of an EGM on May 29, 2026, where their removal will be voted upon. The directors are Ms. Divya Karani, Mr. Shailendra Swarup, Ms. Anita Nayyar, Ms. Kemisha Soni, Mr. Pramod Agarwal, Mr. Shaalin Tandon, and Mr. Arun Anant. Additionally, Mr. Satish Chandra Mishra (Whole-time Director) faces removal. The directors claim there are no performance or misconduct allegations against them and that the removal attempt stems from ongoing promoter-family voting and control disputes that are sub-judice before the Hon'ble NCLT, Allahabad. The representation argues that removing a substantial portion of the Board could adversely affect investor confidence, governance perception, and institutional stability.
This is a governance red flag indicating board instability amid ongoing promoter disputes. Shareholders should carefully evaluate the representation before voting at the EGM, as removal of multiple Independent Directors without specific allegations could negatively impact market perception and institutional stability.