Breaking: PU authorities takes U-turn, declare Nov 26 holiday amid Morcha shutdown call; Watch Video
Harshabab Sidhu
Chandigarh, November 25, 2025: Panjab University Chandigarh will remain closed on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, following a sudden U-turn by university authorities in response to protests by the ongoing Panjab University Bachao Morcha at the campus.
Earlier, the university had issued a notice declaring November 26 a teaching day with exams to continue as scheduled. However, the Morcha had announced a complete shutdown of the campus as a form of protest, demanding the release of the long-pending Senate election schedule.
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Faced with escalating student protests and a bandh call, the university administration reversed its decision and declared the day a holiday to avoid disruption and maintain peace on campus.
The protest follows recent intense agitations and a shutdown on November 10, highlighting the continuing standoff between students and the university authorities.