UGC's New Anti-Discrimination Rule Sparks Outrage, Jehanabad Students Fear 'Caste Frenzy'

• UGC introduced "Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulation, 2026" to prevent caste-based discrimination.
• The new rule has caused widespread anger among the General category, leading to protests across India and a PIL in the Supreme Court.
• Students in Jehanabad, like Rakesh Kumar, argue the rule is flawed, fearing false implications for General category students and removal of safeguards against false accusations.
• Sunny Kumar calls it a "black law" that will create inequality and potentially lead to a "civil war situation."
• Vikram Kumar warns the rule could create "caste frenzy" by allowing immediate action based on accusations, similar to concerns with the SC-ST Act.

Why It Matters: UGC's new anti-discrimination rule faces severe backlash, with critics fearing it will promote reverse discrimination and caste frenzy.