Chandigarh University terminates 23 academic agreements with Turkey, Azerbaijan

Chandigarh University has cut academic ties with 23 Turkey and Azerbaijan universities over their support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.

Satnam Singh Sandhu, chancellor of Chandigarh University and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) said that the university has always remained aligned with the spirit of nation first and terminated all its 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.

Under the 23 agreements, Chandigarh University had signed academic collaboration with higher education institutions in Turkey and Azerbaijan for exchange of students for regular courses, research, exchange of faculty and staff, as per the official statement.

Sandhu also said: "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 which are responsible for taking lives of our innocent civilians and soldiers of Indian Armed Forces. I urge Indian students to not 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 who have acted directly or indirectly against our national interests.”

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In response to Turkey and Azerbaijan’s support for Pakistan, Sandhu added: “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) has decided to end our academic collaborations with the universities in Turkiye and Azerbaijan as nation comes first. We will not have alliance with those who support sponsor of terrorism Pakistan.

“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,” he added.

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