Decision significant to protect Sanatan values, says Giriraj as Supreme Court stays UGC equity rules

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday (January 29, 2026) welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the controversial Equity Regulations of the University Grants Commission, claiming that its provisions were dividing Sanatan Dharma.

The senior BJP leader also said that the top court’s decision is significant in protecting India’s cultural unity and Sanatan values.

The Supreme Court on Thursday (January 29, 2026) stayed the recent UGC Equity Regulations on preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses at higher educational institutions, observing that they are prima facie “vague” and “capable of misuse”.

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The apex court orally observed that if it does not intervene in the matter, it will lead to a dangerous impact and divide the society.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Singh wrote on X, “Heartfelt gratitude to the Supreme Court for staying the UGC regulations that were dividing Sanatan Dharma.”

“This decision is significant in protecting India’s cultural unity and Sanatan values,” the Minister of Textiles said, adding, “The Modi government is known for its commitment to ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ and the unbreakable unity of Sanatan Dharma.”

The Supreme Court order followed various pleas that claimed the University Grants Commission (UGC) had adopted a “non-inclusionary” definition of caste-based discrimination, excluding certain categories from institutional protection.

True justice does not involve injustice to anyone: Akhilesh welcomes the stay

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the recent Equity Regulations of the University Grants Commission, saying true justice lies in ensuring that no one is subjected to oppression or unfairness.

“True justice does not involve injustice to anyone, and the honourable court ensures precisely this. The language of the law must also be clear, and so must the intent. It’s not just about rules, but also about intention,” Mr. Yadav posted on X.

“May no one be oppressed, nor injustice done to anyone, may no tyranny or excess be inflicted on anyone, nor unfairness to anyone,” he added.