New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 28 -- Students across several universities-particularly in Uttar Pradesh-have launched widespread protests against the Modi government over the Centre's newly announced and controversial UGC regulations aimed at addressing discrimination faced by students from reserved categories, media reports said.

Demonstrations were also held across multiple cities in Rajasthan, including the state capital Jaipur.

In some visuals circulating on social media, protesters were seen burning effigies of the Prime Minister.

Protesters claim the regulations may disadvantage general category students and be prone to misuse due to a lack of adequate safeguards.

A major point of contention is the absence of explicit representation of ge...