Harsimrat writes to Union minister over pending PU senate elections

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Tuesday demanded the extension of Panjab University (PU) senate's term and the announcing the schedule for its elections.

- HT Correspondent

In a letter to Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the MP said PU has been witnessing a tussle over the senate elections and the polls were not held despite expiry of the term of PU's apex body on October 31.

Harsimrat emphasised that this was being done to reduce Punjab's share in the administration of the varsity. She said the senate has been the governing body, running PU administration since 1904 and should remain so.

Talking about the role of the Punjab in the varsity, Harsimrat said 201 colleges of Punjab are recognised by the university as ₹200 crore, including examination fee and 40% funding from Punjab Government, is received by PU.