Panjab University Students' Resilient Protest for Senate Polls

Panjab University students continue protests demanding Senate poll announcements amidst tight security. Despite withdrawal of a contentious government notification, students press for election scheduling. Supported by political entities, a 'university shutdown' was called, with authorities seeking approval for poll procedures.

In an enduring stand, students of Panjab University have persisted in their protests demanding the announcement of Senate elections despite the deployment of security personnel on campus.

Student leader Jodh Singh emphasized the continuation of protests until demands are met, garnering support from major political parties and farmers' bodies.

Although the Ministry of Education retracted a controversial notification, the students demand immediate election schedule releases, prompting campus tensions with academic continuity concerns addressed by Vice-Chancellor Renu Vig.

(With inputs from agencies.)