Nationwide backlash engulfs the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) fresh guidelines, with general category students and savarna groups leading the charge against what they call casteist overreach. In Hapur, spiritual luminary Acharya Pramod Krishnam minced no words, deeming the move a recipe for societal fracture.
Speaking candidly to IANS, Acharya Pramod asserted, ‘Decisions that split society are never right for India.’ As the country races toward Vishwaguru status, he warned against caste-driven fragmentation. Admitting he hasn’t delved into the rules yet, he promised a detailed critique post-review.
Echoing these sentiments, Jagadguru Swami Narendraanand Saraswati condemned the policy outright. ‘Equality demands a single education frameworkâno room for caste quarrels,’ he said. He zeroed in on a contentious provision allowing unchecked false accusations, predicting chaos.
India’s educated youth, he lamented, remain jobless despite degrees. ‘Policies must empower self-reliance and employment, not division,’ Swami Narendraanand stressed, calling for an instant ban on the rules.
The discourse spilled into related tensions, like the Swami Avimukteshwaranand episode. Acharya Pramod urged police moderation and saintly poise, invoking Sanatan ethos where reverence meets responsibility.
With demonstrations swelling from campuses to streets, the UGC faces mounting pressure. Critics argue the rules undermine meritocracy, while proponents defend inclusivity. This clash tests India’s commitment to unity in diversity, demanding swift resolution to safeguard educational harmony.