The Punjab assembly has passed the Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, making the chief minister the chancellor of 12 state-run universities, replacing the governor. Punjab is the fourth state to take this decision after West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Aam Aadmi Party has a majority in the state assembly. The bill will lead to amendments in the acts governing 12 universities. The move comes amid run-ins between the chief minister and governor Banwarilal Purohit over a series of issues escalating into letter wars. | Latest News India
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