Mayawati calls out ‘casteist mindset’ behind protests against UGC’s equity norms
Published on: Jan. 28, 2026, 1:33 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Mayawati supports UGC’s equity regulations for higher education, denouncing opposition from some of the general category as casteist. She stresses the importance of these rules in addressing discrimination and promoting social justice, while urging for wider consultation to prevent tension. She warns against being influenced by self-serving leaders and acknowledges concerns of false complaints.
