India-Pakistan tension: Chandigarh University terminates academic collaboration with 23 Turkish, Azerbaijani universities
The Punjab-based Chandigarh University has ended academic collaborations with 23 Turkish and Azerbaijani Universities.
Announcing the decision on Saturday, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor of the private university, said, 'The vision of Chandigarh University has always remained aligned to the spirit of Nation First, and in line with that vision, we have decided to terminate all our educational ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan. Nothing is more important to us when it comes to national security, and we won't compromise on anything when it comes to the integrity and sovereignty of India.'
Sandhu added, 'As has been clearly stated by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, that the perpetrators of terrorism and those helping them won't be spared at any cost, Chandigarh University stands united with the entire nation in the fight against terrorism and those sponsoring it. We cannot continue ties with nations that are responsible for taking the lives of our innocent civilians and soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. I urge Indian students not to pursue their higher education at Turkish and Azerbaijani universities. Instead, prefer taking admission in India-friendly nations. We, as responsible citizens of the nation, must stand united and cut all kinds of ties or support to these nations that have acted directly or indirectly against our national interests.'
Sandhu said Chandigarh University had collaborations with higher education institutions in Turkey and Azerbaijan for the exchange of students, and also for the exchange of faculty and staff.
'But it is really unfortunate that Turkey and Azerbaijan, despite having received India's goodwill, assistance, and strategic support during difficult times, have now aligned themselves with Pakistan, which is known all over the world for its ties to terrorism. This stance not only undermines India's sovereignty and national interests but also deeply offends the sentiments of 140 crore Indians. So, we (Chandigarh University) have decided to end our academic collaborations with the universities in Turkey and Azerbaijan, as the nation comes first,' he added.
Sandhu, who is a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, said, 'At a time when our Armed forces are putting their lives on the line to protect the nation, we as an educational institution cannot stay silent. Chandigarh University has decided to terminate all agreements with countries that support Pakistan, a known sponsor of terrorism. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm stance against terrorism, every institution must stand with the nation. We will never associate with any entity that undermines India's sovereignty and unity.'
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