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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There is resentment among the youth of the general category against the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC). A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to return them, on which the apex court has agreed to hear. The bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi will hear this petition tomorrow on Thursday (January 29, 2026).

It has been said in the petition that the new rules are discriminating against general category students in the name of removing caste discrimination. In these, a provision has been made for complaints of caste discrimination against Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Most Backward Classes (OBC), but general category students have been left out. There is no provision in these rules for any action against those who make a false complaint.

What is the new equality rule of UGC?

UGC has implemented the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Regulations, 2026 in universities and colleges across the country from January 15, 2026. The main objective of this rule has been said to be to prevent caste discrimination in all higher educational institutions across the country and to provide equal opportunity to all students and employees. The most important feature of this rule is that now along with Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) as well as Other Backward Classes (OBC) have also been included in the definition of caste discrimination.

Under the new rule, every higher education institute will have to create an equal opportunity centre. Special committees will have to be formed to resolve complaints related to discrimination in the institute and a 24-hour helpline service will also have to be started. Apart from this, according to the rules, action will have to be taken on the complaints filed under the rules within a stipulated time limit.

Why is there opposition to the new rules of UGC?

As soon as this rule of the University Grants Commission (UGC) came into force, organizations associated with the upper castes in many parts of the country started protesting against it. Students and teachers say that this rule is not balanced for all classes and can be misused. The biggest fear regarding this rule is that students and teachers can be implicated by making allegations of false discrimination.

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Concern and opposition has been expressed from many sections regarding the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC) related to promoting equality in higher educational institutions. Meanwhile, President Draupadi Murmu said on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) that the government is working with full sensitivity for Dalits, backward classes, deprived and tribal communities.

Today 95 crore people of the country got social security cover: President

Addressing the joint meeting of both the Houses of Parliament on the occasion of the beginning of the budget session, President Draupadi Murmu said that the concept of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas is bringing positive changes in the lives of all the citizens of the country. He said that in the beginning of 2014, social security schemes could reach only 25 crore citizens, but due to the continuous efforts of my government, today about 95 crore Indians of the country have got the cover of social security.

He said that my government is working with full sensitivity for the Dalits, backward classes, deprived and tribal communities. However, during this time he did not directly mention the issue of University Grants Commission (UGC).

Baba Saheb Ambedkar always laid emphasis on equality: President

President Draupadi Murmu said, ‘The architect of the Constitution, Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar always emphasized on equality and social justice. Our Constitution also inspires us in this spirit. He emphasized that social justice means that every citizen gets the opportunity to exercise his full rights without any discrimination.

He said, ‘The government is fully committed to fulfilling the true meaning of social justice and as a result, 25 crore citizens have been lifted out of poverty in the last decade. In the third term of my government, the campaign to empower the poor has progressed at a faster pace. My government is institutionalizing transparency and honesty in all systems.

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Controversy is increasing regarding the new rules of the University Grants Commission i.e. UGC. In this sequence, a sharp reaction has come from BJP MLA from Gonda Prateek Bhushan Sharan Singh. Prateek described these as ‘double standards of history’ and said that efforts are being made to continuously target a section as historical criminals.

Prateek Bhushan has raised questions on these rules by posting on his social media account X. He wrote – ‘There should now be a deep discussion on the double standards of history where the horrific atrocities of external invaders and colonial powers are forgotten as ‘a thing of the past’, while a section of the Indian society is being continuously identified as ‘historical criminals’ and is being made the target of vengeance in the present.’

Ruckus over new rules of UGC

Actually, UGC has implemented a new rule from January 13, which has been named Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institution Regulation 2026. This rule has been brought to prevent caste discrimination in colleges and universities. Under this, an Equal Opportunity Center will have to be created in every institution, which will resolve complaints related to discrimination. In these, SC/ST and other backward classes have been defined as oppressed classes.

Dissatisfaction over rules among upper castes

These new rules of UGC are being strongly opposed. There is resentment regarding this especially among the upper castes. He says that his allegations can be used against the general class. Different organizations are calling it against the basic spirit of the Constitution, while some people are comparing it with the SC/ST Act.

The controversy regarding these rules increased further when Bareilly SDM Alankar Agnihotri resigned from his post in protest against these rules. At the same time, dissatisfaction is being seen among many BJP leaders regarding these rules. After which this matter has gained momentum.

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