Why Are People Defending Discrimination in Universities?

UGC has officially notified regulations to promote equity in higher education. These rules clearly state that discrimination in universities is unacceptable and must be acted upon. But here’s the uncomfortable question: Why are people protesting rules that aim to stop discrimination? The truth is, these regulations are not new. Equal Opportunity Cells have existed in universities since 2012. What’s new is the resistance — a resistance that reveals how deeply discrimination is normalised in our education system. UGC’s own data shows a 118% rise in discrimination complaints. From IITs to medical colleges to central universities, multiple studies have already shown how caste and identity-based bias operates silently. These regulations demand: • A proper complaint mechanism • Committees that are not dominated by the same groups accused of discrimination • Accountability within institutions Calling this “anti-merit” misses the point. Merit cannot exist where discrimination does. Extra protections exist because those facing discrimination are structurally weaker. That is how constitutional justice works. If India is to be governed by its Constitution, then discrimination must be treated as a crime — not a tradition worth defending. #UGC #HigherEducation#EducationEquality #EndDiscrimination #SocialJustice #IndianUniversities #CasteBias #EquityInEducation #ConstitutionOfIndia #MeritAndJustice #AcademicFreedom#EqualOpportunity #IndianEducation