Amidst the ongoing tension over the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Supreme Court of the country may have put a stay on the new rules of the UGC, but political rhetoric continues on this matter. Meanwhile, former minister of Uttar Pradesh government and national president of his Janata Party, Swami Prasad Maurya has given a big statement regarding UGC.

Former minister Swami Prasad Maurya wrote in his Some such so-called upper castes are opposing the UGC Parity Committee Act 2026.”

‘Look carefully at the faces of those who oppose UGC’

Former minister and national president of his Janata Party, Swami Prasad Maurya further said, “Look carefully at the faces opposing the UGC, these are the same faces to whose forefathers you have been giving donations, donations, offerings and feeding them sweets and pudding in the name of religion.”

‘Stop giving donations and your arrogance will go away’

Former minister Swami Prasad Maurya also said that “There is an appeal to the SC/ST/OBC brothers that they should stop feeding goods, pua halwa and donations to people with such dirty mentality, their arrogance will automatically go away and they will also forget to oppose the UGC.”

Swami Prasad Maurya targeted BJP

Taking aim at the BJP, Swami Prasad Maurya said, “In the name of the UGC Regulation Act brought to stop discrimination in universities and higher educational institutions, the BJP government once again succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of the people of SC/ST/OBC community.”

He said that “BJP’s policy was to “Tell the thief to steal” and “Tell the public to stay awake”. On the same lines, on the one hand, the UGC was pretending to please the SC/ST/OBC through the Equality Act, while on the other hand, it was getting the upper castes to oppose it, which was expected. The same thing happened by filing a petition in the Supreme Court at the behest of the government and ultimately got the implementation of the UGC Regulation Act stopped.”

He also said, “While SC/ST/OBC are happy with the enactment of the law, the golden castes are also happy with the stay on the judiciary. This is called a chess move, even the snake died, not even the stick broke. Beware of BJP’s deception.”

The Supreme Court has decided to keep the UGC regulation notified in 2012 in force for now. Reactions have come from Congress and Samajwadi Party regarding this. Both parties have called it a setback for the government and a victory for the constitutional role of the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has ordered to keep the 2012 regulation in force for the time being in matters related to UGC. After this decision, political rhetoric has intensified. Opposition parties allege that the government was taking decisions that divided the society, which the Supreme Court stopped in time.

Government wants to mislead- Rajeev Rai

Samajwadi Party MP Rajiv Rai raised questions on the intentions of the government. He said, “The government wants to divert attention. It does not do any work which is for public welfare. If the policy and intentions of the government were right, this would not have happened.”

SP MP Pushpendra Saroj reacted to the introduction and subsequent roll back of UGC. He said, “Somewhere in the Constitution it was written earlier that there should be no anti-discrimination. But what we saw today has now been rolled back. I would like to tell the government that they themselves are confused as to whom they are standing with.” He said that Samajwadi Party stands strongly with the fight of PDA and the future decisions will also be seen from the same perspective.

Government sets fire – Pramod Tiwari

Along with this, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari openly welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court. He said, “It is the duty of the government to extinguish any fire. But this organization of BJP creates struggle in the name of class, caste and religion. This was the effort. The Supreme Court recognized their intention, recognized their black act and has imposed a stay, so I thank the Supreme Court.”

Both Congress and Samajwadi Party say that this decision of the Supreme Court raises questions on the policies of the government. The opposition is calling it a victory for constitutional values ​​and equal rights, while the government is being accused of trying to divide the society.

BJP MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey has given his reaction through social media on the decision of the Supreme Court regarding the new rules of UGC. He has raised questions on those people who are targeting the government and the Prime Minister on the issue of UGC. Dubey said that he has been going to Parliament for the last two days, but no member of any political party considered it necessary to even discuss this topic. On the contrary, that government is being abused.

PM Modi took care of the poor

Dr. Nishikant Dubey wrote in his post, “All the knowledgeable people who are abusing the UGC, I have been going to the Parliament for the last 2 days, no member of any political party has thought it appropriate to even discuss it? On the contrary, the government which took care of the poor by giving 10 percent reservation to the EWS under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, is abusing him. I again solemnly request you to trust Prime Minister Modi, under Section 14 and 15 of the Constitution, only The law will prevail. The Supreme Court did what I said.”

In fact, many petitions were filed in the Supreme Court against the new rules of UGC. While hearing these petitions, the court has put a stay on the new rules for the time being. In the hearing held on 29 January 2026, the Supreme Court bench issued a notice to the government and the UGC and sought their response.

The rules of 2012 will remain applicable

The bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant made it clear that the 2012 rules will remain in force till the next hearing. The court has asked the Central Government and UGC to file their reply by March 19, 2026. That means now the next hearing in this case will be on March 19, 2026.

After this decision, the debate has intensified in political and academic circles. While on one hand some people are opposing the new rules, on the other hand BJP MP Nishikant Dubey says that the Narendra Modi led government is taking decisions only within the ambit of the Constitution.

Revolt has started in Bihar BJP regarding UGC Bill 2026. Party MLA Anil Singh from Hisua assembly of Nawada district has come forward openly. This is the first time in Bihar that an MLA from the ruling party, while still in power, has directly attacked the decisions of his party leaders and the central government. The question is how will Bihar BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi handle this?

While talking to ABP News on Wednesday (January 28, 2026), MLA Anil Singh clearly said that this UGC bill discriminates against the children of general category and upper caste. He alleged that there is a clear provision for complaint for SC/ST/OBC in the rules, but there is no protection or avenue of appeal for the general category. The old provision of taking action on wrong complaints was removed, due to which the risk of blackmailing has increased.

‘What kind of justice is this if we are discriminated against?’

The BJP MLA said that anger is natural, the government should immediately take cognizance and make amendments. He clearly said that no one should be discriminated against, but if we are discriminated against, what kind of justice is this? The BJP MLA said that the upper caste community is a strong vote bank of the BJP, but the Education Minister and the BJP members in the committee did not show seriousness.

warning of protest on the streets

In this whole matter, Anil Singh has warned that if necessary, he will take to the streets to protest and will not step back. He said that if a high-level committee is formed and amendments are not made to include all sections, it would be like sowing the seeds of division in the name of caste.

Now this issue has become a big challenge for BJP, because upper caste community is the core vote bank of the party. The question is whether this rebellion will create further divisions in BJP or will the government make amendments? Time will tell. This statement has come at a time when students and organizations of the upper caste community across the country are protesting against the UGC rules.

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Amidst the anger across the country regarding the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC), students also protested in Delhi University (DU) on Wednesday (January 28). About 50 students gathered near the Faculty of Arts in North Campus and demanded the UGC to withdraw these rules completely.

rules biased and divisive

The protesting students say that the University Grants Commission (For Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 are not only vague but also have many serious flaws.

Terming these rules as discriminatory and divisive, the students alleged that instead of promoting equality, this system could give rise to new forms of discrimination on campuses.

Memorandum submitted to Proctor’s office

The students submitted a memorandum to the Proctor’s office of Delhi University regarding their demands. The memorandum said that this new structure of UGC claims to eliminate discrimination, but in reality it may further increase the gap between students and teachers.

Students say that the language of the rules is not clear and can be implemented in different ways, which increases the scope for arbitrariness.

No sensitivity, differences will increase

Students involved in the protest said that the new rules were expected to increase sensitivity and mutual understanding on campus, but these rules could have the opposite effect. He believes that such policies will deepen the already existing social and educational differences.

The students demanded that the UGC should hold open talks with students, teachers and the university administration before implementing any new rules. He says that the rules made without understanding the ground reality will weaken the education system instead of strengthening it.

At present, the students have made it clear that if their demands are not heeded, then the movement can be further intensified in the coming days.

Protests are increasing across the country regarding the new rules of UGC. A round of reactions and protests is going on from various leaders regarding this. Meanwhile, former WFI Chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has expressed his protest. He said that with folded hands he requests you to withdraw this law.

Former WFI Chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh made his statement opposing UGC viral on social media. Brijbhushan Sharan Singh said that the UGC law is working to divide the society.

‘Society does not run sitting in office’

He said that the society does not function while sitting in the office. If you want to run the society then come to the village. Society does not run by paper laws. He further said that come to the village and see that children play together without any discrimination or caste color. No child asks about anyone’s caste.

What did Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh say against the UGC law?

Brib Bhushan Sharan Singh asked whether the law was made for women? Are women not getting worried? He further said that the SC/ST law that was made is not being misused?

He further said that if any mistake is made then it should be punished. But there should be no discrimination in the society. This law should be withdrawn immediately, otherwise there will be a movement and children from all societies will participate in it.

Protest started in UP regarding UGC

Protests intensified in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday (January 28) against the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC). While large-scale protests took place in Deoria and Kaushambi, in Rae Bareli a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) official resigned from his post.

Officials said that in Deoria, a large number of people gathered on the road near the court shouting anti-government slogans and staged a dharna on Wednesday in protest against the University Grants Commission (For Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.

Amid the ongoing controversy regarding the UGC bill, Pappu Yadav, MP from Purnia, Bihar, has given a clear cut statement. On Wednesday (January 28, 2026), MP Pappu Yadav gave his stand on this while talking to the media. Taking the names of Bhumihar, Kayastha, Brahmin, Rajput castes, the question was raised whether these are the only people who harass? And people don’t harass?

Don’t spread controversy on this: Pappu Yadav

However, MP Pappu Yadav has openly supported the UGC bill. He told the media on this, “A law has been made in which children from any kind of weaker section do not have to be physically, mentally and financially tortured. Their rights have been protected. You people keep your views in one place. The court will look into it. I would request you not to spread controversy on this.”

‘There are some strong communities among Dalits…they also harass’

He further said, “The people of Karni Sena are protesting… are out on the streets… I say that if the people of Rajput community are being tortured then they should come forward… But the way it is coming in the media that Bhumihar, Kayastha, Brahmin, Rajput… are these people the only ones who harass and people are not harassed? Yadavs have more role in the harassment. Kurmi community, Kushwaha community also have a role. There are some strong communities among Dalits too. Yes, he also harasses, but he does not dominate.”

The MP said that our children are not breaking the society, those whose shops are not running have started breaking the society by saying such things. In the case of UGC Bill, there is no case of upper caste or backward caste. He said that I accept the fact that if there is social exploitation somewhere along with SC, ST, EBC, there is also Kurmi, Kushwaha, Yadav community in it. There are not only Bhumihars, Brahmins, Rajputs in the general category, there are also Yadavs, Koeris, Kushwaha and Kurmi in the general category, but the law that is there is a normal law.

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There is an uproar regarding UGC Bill 2026. Demonstrations are taking place across the country. Reactions are coming from different parties. Meanwhile, National President of Janashakti Janata Dal and Lalu Yadav’s elder son Tej Pratap Yadav has also given his reaction on this. On Tuesday (January 27, 2026), he issued a statement from his X handle. Whatever he had to say on this was told in points.

Tej Pratap Yadav said, “As per the order of the Supreme Court, the “Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026″ law is a historic step taken by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the interest of the students of poor, Dalit, backward and extremely backward communities. These rules are a very commendable step to stop caste discrimination in universities and colleges as well as setting the target of forming an equity committee in every university and college as per the rules.”

Laws brought by UGC as per Supreme Court orders
Welcome and support the “Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026”.

Our statement regarding the law-#UGCBill2026#UGC #SupremeCourt #FullSupport#janshaktijantadal pic.twitter.com/EVsMBGIG4t

— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) January 27, 2026

Tej Pratap Yadav writes in his post, “According to this law, this committee will hear the complaints of SC, ST and OBC students and resolve them within the stipulated time. This law will strengthen the equality and rights mentioned in the Constitution by providing equality to the students studying in universities and colleges.”

Tej Pratap Yadav expressed support

Tej Pratap Yadav has welcomed and supported the UGC bill. He said, “We and our party Janashakti Janata Dal welcome and support this historic law brought by the UGC keeping in mind the interests of the students of this Dalit, tribal and backward society. At the same time, we would also like to say that those people who are linking this law with Sanatan, perhaps those ignorant people do not know that Dalit, tribal and backward society also comes under Sanatan and they are also our brothers and sisters.”

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UGC’s new equity regulation is being opposed. Meanwhile, a reaction has come from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). RJD MLA from Maner, Patna, Bhai Virendra gave a big statement on the ongoing controversy regarding UGC and said that whatever decision has been taken, it should definitely be implemented.

Brother Virendra gave this statement on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) in Arrah, Bihar. RJD MLA said that the people who are opposing this are those who are against the society and do not want the children of poor, Dalit and deprived sections to progress. Bhai Virendra clearly said that it is necessary to strengthen the stream of social justice and opposition to UGC is not justified in any way.

‘No decision is possible without the consent of the executive’

On the other hand, he also responded to the questions being raised regarding the new responsibility given to Tejashwi Yadav in RJD. He said that the National Executive played an important role in Tejashwi Yadav becoming the working president and he himself is a member of the National Executive. No decision is possible without the consent of the executive. Congratulating Tejashwi Yadav, he said that RJD will move forward under his leadership. Bihar will get a young Chief Minister in the coming days.

Attacking the government on the issue of law and order in Bihar, the Maner MLA said that crime is continuously increasing in the state. Every section (farmers, laborers, students, women, men, journalists and leaders) is feeling insecure. Claimed that the crime has also broken the record of the so-called ‘Jungle Raj’, on which the Supreme Court and the High Court used to comment. The MLA urged the judiciary to observe the current situation in Bihar and take cognizance of it.

Responding to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary’s statement regarding the police, the MLA said that an atmosphere of intimidation is being created by talking about using weapons. He also raised questions regarding the encounter. Said that the action seems to be taken only against people of select society and caste, while others are getting protection.

RJD MLA targets CM’s visit

On the other hand, taking a dig at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Samriddhi Yatra, the Maner MLA said that this yatra is limited only to taking the officials along, so that a message can be given to the public. Let us tell you that on Tuesday, educationist Late. The fourth death anniversary of Ram Ballabh Prasad Singh was celebrated in Dhandiha village under Koilwar block of Bhojpur district. Brother Virendra had arrived on this occasion.

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With the intention of eliminating discrimination in higher education institutions, UGC has implemented the new Equity Rules of 2026. Student organizations have considered this a positive step, but at the same time the debate has also intensified whether these rules will remain just paper reforms or will they actually provide justice to the marginalized students.

The objective of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equality in Higher Education Institutions) Rules, 2026, issued on January 13, is said to be to prevent discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, sex, place of birth or disability. All India Students Association (AISA) has welcomed these guidelines, but the organization says that these rules did not come suddenly, but are the result of years of pressure from student movements and institutional failures.

Student deaths revealed layers of the system

AISA President Neha and General Secretary Prasenjit said that cases like Rohit Vemula, Payal Tadvi and Darshan Solanki highlighted how deeply caste oppression exists in universities. These incidents also proved that the UGC guidelines of 2012 were not effective at the ground level. According to AISA, the new rules are a forced move following social anger and judicial interventions.

Inclusion of OBC, an important but late step

In the rules of 2026, backward class i.e. OBC has also been brought under the ambit of equality and security. Student organizations consider this a constitutionally necessary and welcome change. He says that till now the discrimination against backward castes has been continuously ignored at the legal and institutional level.

EOC expansion and new arrangements

The role of Equal Opportunity Centers (EOC) has been made broader than ever before in the rules. Now these will not be just advisory units, but arrangements like Equity Committee, 24-hour Equity Helpline, Equity Squad and Equity Ambassador have also been proposed to investigate complaints.

Conflict of interest hidden in the structure

AISA alleges that the rules did not make it mandatory that the EOC coordinator or the chairperson of the equity committee be from a marginalized community. On the contrary, the head of the institute has been made the ex-officio chairperson. Due to this, the real power once again gets confined in the hands of the head of the institution and questions are raised on impartiality.

Still fog on representation

The situation regarding representation of SC, ST, OBC and women in the Equity Committee is not clear. Be it faculty or students, the terms of representation are said to be vague and incomplete, which casts doubt on the effectiveness of the committee.

Definition of discrimination, shield for the powerful

The definition of discrimination in the rules has been kept very broad and abstract. The lack of reference to any concrete action or example leaves institutions free to interpret it arbitrarily. Critics believe that this blurring can become a way to avoid accountability.

Statistics that raise concerns

UGC data itself shows that between 2019 and 2024, there has been a 118 percent increase in complaints of caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. AISA calls this a result of the caste structure created at the institutional and state level.

Student organizations believe that although the coming of rules is positive, it is a step taken too late. Without major and concrete reforms, these guidelines may remain mere cosmetic progressivism, which may appear strong on paper but prove weak in practice.

AISA demands, accountability along with rules is necessary

Welcoming the UGC Equity Regulations, 2026, AISA has demanded that necessary amendments should be made in it soon. The organization says that without real accountability, meaningful representation and real protection for marginalized communities, these rules will not be able to fulfill their purpose.

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