Prayagraj, January 27: The controversy surrounding the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new regulations shows no signs of abating. After politicians voiced their concerns, revered saints and ascetics from Uttar Pradesh have now joined the fray, demanding an immediate withdrawal of these rules.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand, a prominent spiritual leader, spoke exclusively to reporters, emphasizing that no caste is inherently unjust by birth. ‘Every community has both virtuous and flawed individuals,’ he asserted. Targeting the UGC directly, he warned that these regulations pit one caste against another, potentially inflicting severe damage on Hindu unity. ‘This misguided step could fracture our society irreparably. The government must scrap this law without delay,’ he urged.
The Swami went further, accusing the policy of being a deliberate ploy to incite inter-caste conflicts within Hindu communities. ‘Why provoke one group against another? What logic justifies such divisive governance?’ he questioned, calling it a threat to the very fabric of Hindu society.
In a related development, the resignation of Bareilly’s City Magistrate Alankaar Agnihotri has drawn sharp commentary from the Swami. ‘His decision to quit such a high post reveals the depth of anguish felt by those devoted to Sanatan Dharma. This act will be etched in history as a testament to the wounds inflicted on believers’ hearts by the Uttar Pradesh administration,’ he remarked.
Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya echoed these sentiments, revealing that he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the revocation of the UGC rules. ‘Either withdraw these regulations or grant me permission for voluntary euthanasia,’ he dramatically appealed. He argued that the policies would expose 35 percent of general category girls to exploitative conditions, potentially spiking crime rates and undermining educational opportunities for deserving students.
As protests gain momentum across districts, the saints’ intervention underscores a deepening rift over higher education reforms. With calls for accountability growing louder, the government faces mounting pressure to reconsider its stance and protect social harmony.
