Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have both suspended their academic partnerships with universities in Turkey due to national security concerns.
JNU announced on X (formerly Twitter) that its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Inonu University in Turkey is suspended until further notice. The university stated, “Due to national security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University, Turkey, stands suspended. JNU stands with the nation.” The post tagged senior government leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and used the hashtag #NationFirst.
JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit explained that the MoU was similar to others signed by JNU for academic collaboration. It involved two schools: the School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies (SLL&CS), where a faculty member teaches Turkish language and culture, and the School of International Studies (SIS), which deals with Turkey in world affairs. She said the suspension is to support the nation and the armed forces, many of whom are JNU alumni.
The agreement with Inonu University was signed in February and was set to last for three years.
This decision comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. The attack, carried out by Pakistan-based groups, killed 26 civilians. In response, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” carrying out airstrikes on terror camps across the border. A ceasefire was announced on May 10 after both sides reached an agreement.
Meanwhile, Turkey has shown support for Pakistan during this conflict, drawing criticism from India. The Indian armed forces have raised concerns about Pakistan using Turkish-made drones, such as the Asisguard Songar, in recent cross-border clashes, adding to the security worries.
With these developments, Indian universities have taken steps to pause collaborations with Turkish institutions, citing national security and solidarity with the country’s armed forces.
JNU announced on X (formerly Twitter) that its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Inonu University in Turkey is suspended until further notice. The university stated, “Due to national security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University, Turkey, stands suspended. JNU stands with the nation.” The post tagged senior government leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and used the hashtag #NationFirst.
JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit explained that the MoU was similar to others signed by JNU for academic collaboration. It involved two schools: the School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies (SLL&CS), where a faculty member teaches Turkish language and culture, and the School of International Studies (SIS), which deals with Turkey in world affairs. She said the suspension is to support the nation and the armed forces, many of whom are JNU alumni.
The agreement with Inonu University was signed in February and was set to last for three years.
This decision comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. The attack, carried out by Pakistan-based groups, killed 26 civilians. In response, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” carrying out airstrikes on terror camps across the border. A ceasefire was announced on May 10 after both sides reached an agreement.
Meanwhile, Turkey has shown support for Pakistan during this conflict, drawing criticism from India. The Indian armed forces have raised concerns about Pakistan using Turkish-made drones, such as the Asisguard Songar, in recent cross-border clashes, adding to the security worries.
With these developments, Indian universities have taken steps to pause collaborations with Turkish institutions, citing national security and solidarity with the country’s armed forces.
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