India’s central government dissolved Panjab University’s elected governing bodies, replacing them with appointed ones, triggering protests over constitutional and academic autonomy concerns.

The Indian government has dissolved Panjab University’s elected Senate and Syndicate, replacing them with nominated bodies under a central directive, sparking widespread backlash across Punjab. Opponents, including major political parties and the North American Punjabi Association, condemn the move as unconstitutional, authoritarian, and a threat to federalism and academic autonomy, calling it a political takeover. The Centre claims the overhaul will depoliticize the university, but critics argue it undermines democratic representation and Punjab’s rights, with protests expected to continue through legal and political channels.