India, June 18 -- Department heads in the University of Delhi (DU) have been asked to review their syllabus and remove "any unnecessary glorification of Pakistan, their poets or writers or anyone against the interest of our country", DU vice chancellor Yogesh Singh told HT on Tuesday.

"Pakistan is a reality and of course we will have to teach it, whether while talking about the partition or our long history. There is no issue with teaching facts but those who are against India, whether writers or poets of Pakistan, will not be taught in the university. There is no need for unnecessary glorification," Singh said.

The VC added that they might take up changes on suggestions of department heads. "It is a herculean task. If some departments ...