JAMMU, Jan. 28 -- "We welcome the UGC norms and fully support efforts to promote fairness and inclusion in higher education institutions," said Taranjit Singh Tony, Senior Congress Leader and DDC Suchetgarh, on the nationwide debate over the University Grants Commission's Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 (UGC 2026). "These regulations are an important step to prevent atrocities against deprived and marginalized communities. At the same time, students from other communities, including the upper castes, need not be afraid - if you are acting rightly, there is nothing to fear. The law is designed to be fair in both directions, protecting the deprived while ensuring justice for all."
Tony emphasized that w...