LUCKNOW, Jan. 28 -- Several students turned up at the University of Lucknow's (LU) gate no. one to stage a protest against the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 on Tuesday. The students stated that the new norms were "black" regulations which should be rolled back.

Amid sloganeering, the students also took to the streets before submitting a memorandum to ACP Amit Kumar to mark their protest.

Jatin Shukla, a student leader, demanded that the regulation be rolled back in the next seven days else a major student protest would be marked across the country.

"...the new regulation will seep in inequality and fear among students. It is a threat to our brotherhood and student unity. The regulation sho...