Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/New Delhi-
AAP Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang has written to the Vice-President of India and Chancellor of Panjab University, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, requesting time for a meeting to hold a detailed discussion on safeguarding the statutory independence of Panjab University.
MP Kang welcomed the Union Government’s decision to withdraw its notification dated 28 October 2025 regarding the restructuring of the University’s Senate and Syndicate. However, he clarified that this governmental step does not fully resolve the demands raised by students.
In his letter, he wrote that Panjab University, established in 1882, is an institution of national significance, and its autonomy is the foundation of its democratic structure and academic prestige. Any alteration must adhere to the Panjab University Act, 1947, and the federal framework of the Constitution of India.
Referring to his own experience as a former student leader and member of the Senate, MP Kang said that he is emotionally connected to Panjab University and understands the aspirations and concerns of its students, faculty, and alumni. He requested an early appointment with the Vice-President to discuss the University’s issues in detail and to seek his guidance as Chancellor.
Kang expressed confidence that under the Vice-President’s leadership, Panjab University will continue to progress as a citadel of excellence and inclusivity.