Panjab University student council in crisis after Senate protest
Panjab University's student council is in turmoil after the government dropped its plan to shrink and overhaul the university's Senate.
The proposal, which would have cut Senate seats and replaced elected voices with nominees, sparked huge protests.
Now, key council members are at odds—some have quit groups, others are pushing for quick elections, and the president has distanced himself from the protest, calling it a means for political parties to further their agenda rather than a student-centric movement.
Why the fight over the Senate matters so much
The Senate is central to how Panjab University is run—it represents students, faculty, alumni, and nearly 200 colleges.
Students fought hard against changes they felt would silence their voices and concentrate power at the top.
With Haryana students demanding their legal representation back and fair reservations under UGC rules, this isn't just campus drama—it's about keeping university governance fair and democratic for everyone.