Panjab University: Haryana colleges' affiliation possible, says Banwarilal Purohit; Bhagwant Mann opposes

Chandigarh: Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Thursday flagged the “possibility” of colleges in neighbouring Haryana to be affiliated with Chandigarh-based Panjab University, triggering a strong reaction from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

In a statement issued by the Haryana government, Purohit, who is also the administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, said this (affiliation) is possible with mutual consent of chief ministers of both the states.

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Mann reacted that his government is committed to avert any change in the nature and character of the Panjab University (PU), saying the university is heritage of the state. He also said his government is committed to safeguarding the rights of the state and its people, according to a Punjab government's statement .