Chandigarh University, also known as CU, is India’s number 1 private university, widely recognized for its academic excellence and impressive placement record.
Recently, during the Indo-Pak conflict, India launched Operation Sindoor. During this time, two countries, Turkey and Azerbaijan, openly supported Pakistan.
In response, CU has decided to cut ties with 23 universities in Turkey and Azerbaijan. “Nation always comes first for Chandigarh University,” said the Chancellor.
Taking a strong stand against Turkey and Azerbaijan over support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and the subsequent escalation of conflict with India, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu, on Saturday said, putting Nation first, Chandigarh University (CU) India’s number 1 private university, has severed its academic collaborations with 23 Turkish and Azerbaijani Universities.
Why Did CU End Ties With Turkish, Azerbaijani Universities?
Announcing this decision, Sandhu said, “The vision of Chandigarh University has always remained aligned with 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 regarding the integrity and sovereignty of India.”
Sandhu added, “As has been clearly stated by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 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 to not pursue their higher education at Turkish and Azerbaijani Universities. Instead, prefer taking admission to 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,” he said.
Sandhu said under these 23 MoUs, Chandigarh University was having collaboration with the higher education institutions in Turkey and Azerbaijan for the exchange of students for regular courses, research, and 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.
Words of Chandigarh University Chancellor
So we (Chandigarh University) have decided to end our academic collaborations with the universities in Turkey and Azerbaijan, as the nation comes first. We will not have an alliance with those who support sponsors of terrorism, Pakistan,” he added.
The Rajya Sabha MP Sandhu further 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.”
Conclusion
During the time of conflict with India, both countries supported Pakistan. Because of the terror attack in Pahalgam (J&K), India launched Operation Sindoor. Despite Pakistan’s known involvement in cross-border terrorism,
Azerbaijan publicly supported Pakistan’s stance, and Turkey not only stood by Pakistan but also backed its call for an international investigation into the Pahalgam attack—which India considers an internal security matter. Turkey has also provided Pakistan with military weapons.
Chandigarh University, in taking a stand for India, is the reason it ended its academic partnerships with 23 universities in Turkey and Azerbaijan.
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