Political Game of BJP Surrounding the UGC Act 2026
Political Game of BJP Surrounding the UGC Act 2026 The BJP politics surrounding the UGC Act 2026 (more precisely, the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2026 ) has become a major controversy in January 2026. These regulations, notified by the UGC on January 13, 2026, aim to promote equity and combat discrimination (including caste-based) in higher education institutions across India. They replace the 2012 framework and were influenced by Supreme Court directives (e.g., related to cases like Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi) and recommendations from a parliamentary committee. Key provisions include: Mandating Equity Committees (or Equal Opportunity Cells) in institutions to handle complaints. Establishing helplines, oversight by an Ombudsperson, and accountability measures. Defining caste-based discrimination specifically as acts against members of Scheduled Castes (SCs) , Scheduled Tribes (STs) , and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) (a notable ex...
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