Patna, Jan 30 (NationPress) Union Minister Giriraj Singh expressed his approval of the Supreme Court's decision to suspend the enforcement of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. He asserted that certain political factions are engaging in 'dirty politics' concerning this matter.

While addressing the media in Patna, Singh conveyed his appreciation to the apex court, stating that the ongoing controversy surrounding the regulations was being manipulated for political gain.

“We express our gratitude to the Supreme Court and embrace its ruling. Some individuals have initiated dirty politics. This is the government led by Narendra Modi. The principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ is not just a slogan but is actively applied,” he noted.

The Union minister accused certain political figures of trying to gain an advantage from sensitive societal matters. He emphasized that the Modi government has persistently focused on ensuring social justice and comprehensive development. Referring to previous initiatives, Singh highlighted that when issues concerning the promotion of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were addressed, Prime Minister Modi guaranteed their implementation.

He also pointed out that the Prime Minister granted constitutional recognition to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and established a 10 percent reservation for economically disadvantaged individuals in the general category.

“These choices indicate that Prime Minister Modi operates solely for the country's benefit and the welfare of all societal segments,” Singh remarked.

According to him, some individuals are dissatisfied with these advancements and are thus engaging in divisive politics.

“Future decisions will be made in the best interest of the nation,” he added.

Singh also expressed his gratitude to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Home Minister, and the Prime Minister for their contributions, urging people to avoid fostering hatred within society.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre and the UGC. A bench comprised of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed that the 2026 Regulations shall remain on hold and mandated that the 2012 UGC Regulations continue to be in effect until further notice.

The CJI Kant-led bench was reviewing a series of petitions arguing that the new regulations might lead to discrimination against individuals in the general category and voiced concerns about the absence of effective grievance redressal mechanisms for them.

While staying the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, the Supreme Court invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure “complete justice,” directing that the 2012 Regulations shall remain in force until further directives.

The apex court has scheduled the matter for further deliberation on March 19.

During the proceedings, the CJI Kant-led bench expressed apprehensions about the potential fallout of the new regulations, stating: “If we do not intervene, it will have a dangerous impact. It will fragment society and lead to serious consequences.”