T.N. CM Stalin welcomes UGC equity regulations, says Union govt. must not let pressure dilute them

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed support for the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations aimed at dismantling caste discrimination and including Other Backward Classes within higher education. He criticized the backlash against these regulations, citing a history of similar opposition to affirmative action measures, and emphasized the need for equity safeguards in light of rising student suicides and attacks on students from marginalized communities. Stalin urged the Union government, led by the BJP, to strengthen and revise these regulations to address structural gaps and ensure accountability.