Patna Students Rally for Education Reform, Demand Withdrawal of Controversial UGC Bill 2026 Amid Growing Political Tensions

Today in Patna, people gathered for a strong protest against the UGC Bill 2026. The demonstration was organized by the All Bihar Student Union and Swarn Samaj Ekta Manch. Protesters carried placards, shouted slogans, and even blackened the Prime Minister’s poster, calling the bill a “black law” and demanding its immediate withdrawal.

The protesters believe that this bill will create divisions among students based on caste in the name of educational equality. One of the speakers, Ujjwal Kumar, criticized the government for claiming to support equality while introducing laws that could discriminate against students. He questioned why such a law would be made if the aim was truly equality.

During the protest, speakers used literature and symbols to express their identity and resistance. They also mentioned notable figures like Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’. Some voices in the crowd hinted that the movement might intensify, while the organizers referred to their strategy as a form of democratic pressure.

The political scene is heating up, with some parties like RJD and Tej Pratap Yadav showing support for the UGC bill. Meanwhile, the opposition is questioning the silence of the BJP and its allies regarding student concerns. They’re asking whether the government will address these issues or keep moving forward without acknowledging them.

This protest in Patna is seen as a significant indicator of upcoming political conflicts over education policies. The key question remains whether the government will engage in dialogue with the protesters or if tensions will rise further on the streets.