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Thousands Force Entry Into Panjab University as Senate-Election Protest Escalates

Protesters say they will stand down only after a clear, approved Senate election timetable is issued.

Overview

  • Crowds broke and scaled Gate No. 1, tore through police barricades and faced a brief lathi-charge, with around 80 detainees later released and no injuries reported.
  • Police deployed roughly 2,000 personnel across 12 checkpoints, restricted entry to ID holders and kept multiple gates shut as major traffic jams choked ChandigarhMohali routes.
  • The university declared Nov 10–11 holidays and enforced sticker and ID rules, yet thousands, including non-students, farmer unions and Nihang groups, rallied inside near the vice-chancellor’s office.
  • PU says a detailed Senate poll schedule has been sent to the Chancellor for approval, but student leaders say assurances are not enough and the agitation will continue until dates are notified.
  • The Education Ministry withdrew its Oct 28 order to restructure the Senate and Syndicate on Nov 7, as political leaders from AAP, Congress and others joined students demanding elections.