Decision significant to protect Sanatan values, says Giriraj as Supreme Court stays UGC equity rules
The Hindu
Supreme Court's stay on UGC equity rules praised by Giriraj Singh for protecting Sanatan values and India's cultural unity.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday (January 29, 2026) welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to stay the controversial Equity Regulations of the University Grants Commission, claiming that its provisions were dividing Sanatan Dharma.
The senior BJP leader also said that the top court's decision is significant in protecting India's cultural unity and Sanatan values.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (January 29, 2026) stayed the recent UGC Equity Regulations on preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses at higher educational institutions, observing that they are prima facie "vague" and "capable of misuse".
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The apex court orally observed that if it does not intervene in the matter, it will lead to a dangerous impact and divide the society.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Singh wrote on X, "Heartfelt gratitude to the Supreme Court for staying the UGC regulations that were dividing Sanatan Dharma."
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