Punjab CM Mann says no to affiliation of Haryana colleges with Panjab University

Chandigarh, Jun 5 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday rejected a proposal of affiliation of Haryana colleges with Panjab University, saying the Chandigarh-based university belongs to Punjab and will remain so.             He also strongly objected to Haryana's offer of funds for restoration of the state's share in the Panjab University (PU), and asked his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar to set up a varsity in any part of his state.

Mann was speaking after holding a meeting with Khattar over the matter. The meeting was also attended by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and PU Vice Chancellor Renu Vig.       “Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has always been connected with Punjab's legacy, heritage, emotions, culture and literature,” Mann said while addressing media after the meeting.

He also accused the neighbouring state of trying to gain “indirect” entry into the varsity.“They want indirect entry into the university which is connected with Punjab's emotions, literature and culture. We told them today that there is a clear no from our side. We cannot give affiliation to any Haryana college,” he said.