Digvijaya Singh Blames UGC for Student Anger Over Equity Regulations
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News18•29-01-2026, 13:36
Digvijaya Singh Blames UGC for Student Anger Over Equity Regulations
- •Congress MP Digvijaya Singh states UGC, not parliamentary committee, is root cause of student anger and confusion regarding new Equity Regulations.
- •Singh reveals UGC unilaterally removed provision for punishing false complaints, causing fear among general category students and faculty.
- •UGC also excluded general category students from anti-discrimination provisions, implying only they are discriminatory, according to Singh.
- •Parliamentary committee's crucial recommendation for a clear definition of discriminatory behaviors was ignored by UGC.
- •Minister Prahlad Singh Patel defends UGC, stating innovations face initial challenges and government aims to improve the system.
Why It Matters: Digvijaya Singh accuses UGC of unilateral decisions fueling student anger over new Equity Regulations.
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