The stand of Nitish Kumar’s party JDU on UGC Bill 2026 has been revealed. Party spokesperson and MLC Neeraj Kumar said that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar has made the Constitution in this country. Everyone has the right to express their views in the Constitution. In such a situation, any feeling of neglect or resentment in any section of the society is not auspicious for democracy. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is a role model of development for all and respect for all along with justice. Various types of comments are being made regarding the new regulation that has come from UGC. Now a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court in this regard. Everyone respects the judiciary, so now the decision of the judiciary will be important for everyone.

Why are the new guidelines of UGC being opposed?

• UGC Equity Regulations 2026 came into effect this month
• OBC category included in the definition of caste discrimination
• Provisions like fine or suspension on false or malicious complaints removed
• According to the general category, the law can be misused to target them
• It is claimed that the person filing a false complaint will not fear any punishment.

Petition filed in Supreme Court

The new guidelines of UGC have increased the political temperature in UP. Many BJP officials even resigned over this. A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding this. The petition alleged that a non-inclusive definition of caste-based discrimination has been adopted and certain categories have been excluded from institutional protection.

Demand for ban from court

The Supreme Court has been requested to stop its implementation in its present form and to redefine caste-based discrimination in a ‘caste-neutral and Constitution-compliant’ manner. It says, “Discrimination on the basis of caste should be defined in such a way that all persons who are victims of discrimination on the basis of caste are protected, irrespective of their caste identity.” The petition has sought to give interim directions to the Central Government and the UGC to ensure that the ‘Equal Opportunity Centres’ and ‘Equality Helpline’ etc. created under these rules are made available without any discrimination.

UGC Bill 2026 is being opposed. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray faction’s MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has reacted on this. He said that it is true that there is caste discrimination but if there is discrimination in the guidelines itself then it is very unfortunate. He said that in order to end exploitation, we are bringing in more exploitation, this is not right. He demanded that the form in which these guidelines have come should either be withdrawn or changes should be made in it.

‘It is unfortunate to consider one side exploited and the other side exploited’

Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “Yes, I agree that there is caste discrimination a lot of the time. There are guidelines on that. But if there is discrimination in the guidelines itself, that you think of one side as the exploited one and the other side thinks that they are the exploiters, that is, this judgment is very unfortunate.”

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‘What will be the penalty if a false case is detected?’

The Shiv Sena UBT MP further said, “I believe that if seven cases are of AC, ST, OBC, there may be three of general category, two or one which is of general category. Who will determine on what basis caste discrimination is taking place. Secondly, what I believe is that if a false case is detected, what will be its penalty. It is about the career of a student… It is absolutely necessary to withdraw this guideline. An atmosphere is created across the country. It has happened. This is the demand across the country.”

Priyanka Chaturvedi also said, “I hope that the Prime Minister and the Home Minister will think on what basis this decision was taken. They will ask the Education Minister to withdraw it as soon as possible or make changes in it.”