From Hapur to the heartlands, fury over UGC’s new education mandates is boiling over, especially among non-reserved category aspirants. Acharya Pramod Krishnam, a key influencer, has cautioned that such caste-laden policies risk tearing the social fabric.
In a pointed IANS interview, he remarked, ‘Fragmenting society via divisions is antithetical to India’s rise.’ Picturing a united nation en route to world guru mantle, he critiqued policies sowing discord. ‘I’ll opine fully after studying the document,’ he clarified.
Jagadguru Swami Narendraanand Saraswati went further, branding the norms ‘unfair and flawed.’ He pushed for equitable education sans caste tags, foreseeing disputes ahead. A standout gripe: impunity for bogus complaints, eroding trust.
Amid soaring graduate unemployment, he called for employment-centric reforms fostering independence. ‘These UGC dictates harm national and human interests—halt them now,’ he implored.
Acharya Pramod weighed in on Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s spat too, counseling balanced responses. ‘Sanatan governance honors saints, yet all must uphold restraint,’ he balanced.
Protests proliferate, spotlighting education’s role in cohesion. As voices amplify, policymakers grapple with reconciling access and equity. The path forward hinges on dialogue, ensuring policies unite rather than divide India’s diverse populace.