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Congress chief Kharge criticises BJP-RSS over interference in higher education, claims 61% UGC budget cut

IndiaTimes Saturday, 11 January 2025
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP and RSS for allegedly interfering in India's higher education and claimed the UGC's budget was reduced by 61%. He questioned the suspension of the NTSE scholarship and raised concerns about the new UGC draft regulations and changes in university funding, arguing that they could negatively impact students from marginalized backgrounds.
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