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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says UGC draft rules will not become law after meeting Acharya Pulkasagar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhilwara
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 09:36 PM
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Acharya Pulkasagar claimed that the University Grants Commission's proposed regulations remain only drafts, citing statements made by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during their meeting in Rajasthan.
Acharya Pulkasagar Maharaj, a prominent religious figure, met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Rajasthan and relayed that the University Grants Commission's (UGC) proposed regulations are still in draft form. According to Pulkasagar, Bhagwat explicitly mentioned that these rules are unlikely to be enacted as law.
The discussion took place in Bhilwara, where both leaders addressed concerns about the pending UGC framework. While the UGC has been preparing new guidelines for higher education institutions, the meeting highlighted political resistance to the proposals.
Pulkasagar emphasized that the statements made by Bhagwat reflect a broader skepticism within certain political circles regarding the draft's viability. No official response from the UGC or the Ministry of Education has been recorded as of now.
The claim underscores ongoing debates over regulatory reforms in India's higher education sector, with stakeholders awaiting clarification on whether the draft will proceed to legislation.
Further developments are expected to be reported as the UGC finalizes its stance and as political leaders continue to comment on the matter.
The discussion took place in Bhilwara, where both leaders addressed concerns about the pending UGC framework. While the UGC has been preparing new guidelines for higher education institutions, the meeting highlighted political resistance to the proposals.
Pulkasagar emphasized that the statements made by Bhagwat reflect a broader skepticism within certain political circles regarding the draft's viability. No official response from the UGC or the Ministry of Education has been recorded as of now.
The claim underscores ongoing debates over regulatory reforms in India's higher education sector, with stakeholders awaiting clarification on whether the draft will proceed to legislation.
Further developments are expected to be reported as the UGC finalizes its stance and as political leaders continue to comment on the matter.