Chandigarh, Nov 1 (PTI) The North American Punjabi Association on Saturday condemned the Centre’s move to dissolve the Senate (and Syndicate) of Panjab University, a 59-year­-old governing body, calling it a blatant assault on the rights and autonomy of Punjab and its diaspora.

The attack follows after the Centre restructured Panjab University's Senate and Syndicate via a notification dated October 28, amending the Panjab University Act, 1947, taking effect immediately.

“This decision, timed on Punjab Day, is not only insensitive to the historic significance of the day but is also a direct attack on the democratic governance of one of India's most prestigious institutions,” Satnam Singh Chahal, executive director of North American Punjabi Association (NAPA), said.

“The anger and resentm

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