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This article covers the ongoing protests against the UGC Bill 2026 in Bihar, responses from political leaders, and the implications for students.
There are big protests happening all over India about the UGC Bill 2026. Many people are upset, especially in Bihar, but the leaders there are not saying much. Whenever asked about the bill, they either dodge the questions or just walk away. So far, no major leader has openly discussed this issue.
Today, Union Minister Lalan Singh was questioned about the UGC Bill at Patna Airport. Instead of answering, he chose to ignore the media and moved on. When another leader, Nityanand Rai, was asked about it, he also avoided the topic and started shouting slogans instead. This silence from such important leaders has become a hot topic for discussion among political and social circles.
A major protest is planned in Patna today against the UGC Bill. Under the banner of Savarna Samaj and Karni Sena, people will march from JP Golambar in Gandhi Maidan to Kargil Chowk. The protesters are calling this bill unfair to the general category and labeling it a ‘black law’.
JDU MLA Chetan Anand has raised concerns about certain parts of the UGC Bill. He believes that while strict actions are needed against caste discrimination, there should also be safeguards against misuse of the law. He pointed out that the earlier rules had penalties for false allegations, which are missing in the new ones.
Meanwhile, Tej Pratap Yadav from JJD has supported the new UGC rules, calling them a historic move to prevent caste discrimination in educational institutions. The Congress party, however, argues that the discussions around the UGC Bill are biased and need to consider the potential for misuse. The UGC aims to create special committees to handle complaints from SC, ST, and OBC students, but many general category students feel they are being unfairly targeted.
Summary:
- Protests are ongoing in India over the UGC Bill 2026.
- Bihar leaders are avoiding questions about the bill.
- A major protest is happening in Patna today.
- JDU MLA raised concerns about potential misuse of the law.
- Support and opposition to the UGC Bill are growing among different political parties.
