Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Protests Erupt Over New UGC Rules
On Thursday, members of Savarna Sena and Parshuram Sena held a protest rally in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, against the new UGC Equity Rules.
They tied shrouds around their heads and marched to the Divisional Commissioner’s office, raising slogans like 'Hindu Unity Zindabad' and 'Withdraw the UGC Black Law'.
They submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister, alleging that the rules were discriminatory.
Later, the Supreme Court stayed the rules, citing potential misuse.
The protesters celebrated the court's decision by distributing sweets.
Savarna Sena and Parshuram Sena held a protest rally in Indore against new UGC Equity Rules.
Protesters tied shrouds around their heads and marched to the Divisional Commissioner’s office.
They submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister, alleging the rules were discriminatory.
The Supreme Court stayed the UGC rules, citing potential misuse.
Protesters celebrated the Supreme Court's decision by distributing sweets.
- Who
- Savarna Sena and Parshuram Sena members
- What
- Protest rally against new UGC Equity Rules
- When
- Thursday (before Supreme Court stay)
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Opposition to new UGC Equity Rules, perceived as discriminatory
- Person
- Dharmendra Singh Gautam, Pandit Anoop Shukla
- Role
- Leaders of Savarna Sena and Parshuram Sena
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Thursday
- Issue
- Protest against new UGC Equity Rules
- Action
- Submitted memorandum to Prime Minister
- Supreme Court
- Stayed UGC rules, cited potential misuse
