As protests rage over UGC’s contentious new directives, ex-Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra voiced unequivocal opposition, branding them unconstitutional and urging an urgent rollback.
In detailed remarks, he flagged the guidelines’ departure from 2012 norms by incorporating OBCs alongside SC/ST, sowing seeds of inequality. ‘Dividing students by caste is counterproductive; true justice demands parity for everyone,’ Mishra stated firmly.
He called for punitive measures on false accusations and fixed timelines for grievance mechanisms to bolster credibility. ‘Universities should unite, not divide, their student body,’ he reinforced.
Mishra also expressed profound sorrow over the plane tragedy that felled Maharashtra’s popular Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Celebrated for his accessibility and tireless public service, Pawar connected deeply with citizens worldwide. ‘A staggering loss to the nation; deepest condolences to his kin and admirers,’ he conveyed through a moving X update, underscoring Pawar’s enduring legacy.