 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 30: The Yuva Rajput Sabha (YRS) today organized a gathering near the statue of Maharaja Hari Singh at Tawi Bridge, Jammu, under the leadership of Mandeep Singh Rimpy, President YRS, to express serious concerns over the controversial University Grants Commission (UGC) Equity Regulations. The organization welcomed the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India's interim stay on the implementation of the said guidelines and appealed to the Government of India to roll them back before the next hearing of the matter.
The gathering was attended by Rajinder Singh (Founder, YRS), Vikram Singh Vicky and Rajan Singh Happy (Ex-Presidents), Pushvinder Singh, Ramesh Singh, Mohan Singh, Balbir Singh Kaku (Core Committee Members), Vishal Singh (Chief Spokesman), Avtar Singh Kullu, Sanju Singh (District President, Jammu), Raghav Singh (District President, Jammu Rural), Vishu Singh (District President, Jammu Urban) and many other members of Yuva Rajput Sabha.
While interacting with media persons, the YRS leadership stated that the UGC Equity Regulations are not viewed by the organization as genuine educational reforms. They expressed the view that the present form of the guidelines risks creating an atmosphere of labeling, mistrust, and perceived discrimination among students, particularly between General Category students and other sections, instead of fostering harmony, merit, and equal opportunity on campuses.
Addressing the media, Mandeep Singh Rimpy, President YRS, welcomed the Supreme Court's intervention and termed it a ray of hope for students and parents across the country. He stated that education must serve as a unifying force and a platform for national integration, not as a means to deepen social or academic divisions. He appealed to the Government of India and the UGC to immediately roll back the said guidelines before the next hearing.
Rajinder Singh, Founder YRS, in his address, emphasized that the Constitution of India guarantees equality before law and fairness in all public policies. He said that any regulation which undermines merit or creates artificial divisions among students goes against the democratic and constitutional spirit of the nation. He urged the authorities to revisit the guidelines to ensure that justice, dignity, and equal opportunity are preserved for every student, irrespective of background.
Vikram Singh Vicky, Ex-President YRS, highlighted the growing academic and mental pressure faced by students in today's competitive environment. He stated that the introduction of controversial and ambiguous policies only adds to uncertainty and stress among the youth. He demanded a transparent, student-centric, and inclusive approach in all educational reforms, where the voices of those directly affected are heard and respected. |
