UGC Act 2026 | UGC Rules Spark Nationwide Churn, BJP Hit By Protests And Dissent
New UGC regulations have sparked a nationwide political churn, with the BJP facing protests, resignations and sharp criticism, including from its own MPs and office bearers. While Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has assured there will be no misuse or discrimination under the rules, party workers in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi have alleged bias, particularly against upper castes. The opposition remains divided, with Shiv Sena UBT calling the rules discriminatory, the Azad Samaj Party warning of protests if they are rolled back, and the Samajwadi Party backing the regulations. The controversy has reignited a wider debate on caste, representation and academic freedom.
