After JNU, the Central University cuts its connections with Türkiye’s institutions related to Pakistan’s support

Jamia Millia Islia has suspended all Memorandums of Understanding (MOUS) with Turkish Education Institutions, escalating national voice support for Pakistan during the latest conflicts. Professor Pro Saima Saeed from Jamia Millia Islamia said in a speech to ANI: “We have suspended all institutions related to Turkey. Jamia stands with the country and the Indian government.”

The development was suspended at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) at its academic agreement with Inonu University in Turkiye Malatya, citing national security issues. JNU Vice President Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit also called on Türkiye to support Pakistan, saying: “Türkiye has publicly supported Pakistan, which cannot be ignored.”

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Inonu University in Malatea, Turkey on February 3, 2025, with plans to be until 2028.

Higher education institutions in India are not the only ones that respond. The wider public has also launched an informal boycott campaign against Türkiye and Azerbaijan, both accused of supporting Pakistan diplomatically and militarily.

Leading Indian travel platforms such as Makemytrip and EasemyTrip reported a surge in cancellations in both countries. Many users make the reasons for the “anti-Indian stance” of various countries and their support for Pakistan during the ongoing conflict.

Public anger has been further intensified as Turkey provides Pakistan with advanced military technology, including drones. On the evening of May 8, the Indian Defense Forces intercepted and neutralized 300 to 400 drones allegedly launched wide Indian territory from Pakistan – from Leh to Creek in the south.

Preliminary forensic investigations have confirmed that many of the drones are made in Türkiye and are reportedly models of Asisguard Songar combat drone.

(This story has not been edited by DNA staff and published from ANI).