Lucknow, April 7 -- Political heat is building in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Amid discontent among upper caste voters over the proposed University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, the Dalit vote bank remains at the centre of power this time.
The Dalit population, which constitutes about 21 per cent of the state, plays a decisive role not only in reserved seats but also in general constituencies.
The 2026 UGC Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations triggered significant controversy for allegedly being biased against general category students. The new definition of "caste-based discrimination" is too broad, lacks penalties for false complaints, and could lead to misuse, prompting the Sup...