Chetan Chauhan said he would speak about it after he takes over as NIFT chief on Monday. (File Photo)
Mr Chauhan, a two-time BJP lawmaker and vice-president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association or DDCA, confirmed his appointment but said he would talk about it after taking charge on Monday.
Earlier, speaking to The Indian Express newspaper, Mr Chauhan said he got the job at the fashion institute because of his cricketing and banking experience.
Giving a breakdown of his work schedule, Mr Chauhan told the newspaper: "I will spend 60 per cent of the time in DDCA, 20 per cent at NIFT and 20 per cent in my business."
People on Twitter took little time to weigh in on the news, speculating about future appointments as well.
Ex-Cricketer Chetan Chauhan is Chief of NIFT.
- Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) June 18, 2016
Love his fashion.
Here he is in Shikari Shambhu's new Fall collection. pic.twitter.com/PLzBo0i9n2
Chetan Chauhan to head National Institute of Fashion Technology. Now really! What next?
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 18, 2016
Can't believe the BJP chose Chetan Chauhan as NIFT Chairman when they had Bappi Lahiri in their ranks. https://t.co/FBbnHDtEih
- Anti Rational (@sumit_roy_) June 18, 2016
So Chetan Chauhan has 23 years of experience in banking... Good...They did not make him RBI governor...Got him only to NIFT.
- Vivek (@kaul_vivek) June 18, 2016
[At NIFT]
- Gabru Tippler (@MrTippler) June 18, 2016
Chetan Chauhan: "What obscene design is this?"
Student: "Sir, it's a mini-skirt"
CC: "No, no. At least, cover the legs with pads"
Former cricketer Chetan Chauhan is now chairman, National Institute of Fashion Technology. Reports suggest Salman Khan will soon head ISRO.
- lindsay pereira (@lindsaypereira) June 18, 2016
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