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

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.

👓 View full article

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Mallikarjun Kharge Indian lawyer and politician (born 1942)

Shah, Sonia, Kharge vote in keenly-contested Constitution Club election

Key political figures, including Amit Shah and Sonia Gandhi, participated in the Constitution Club of India elections, where Rajiv Pratap Rudy faced a strong..
IndiaTimes 1 day ago

SIR row: High drama at opposition MPs’ march to EC; Akhilesh Yadav jumps barricade; Rahul Gandhi detained – Key points

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, marched to the Election Commission to protest alleged voter fraud and irregularities in..
IndiaTimes 3 days ago

Vice-Presidential elections: INDIA bloc to field joint candidate; Mallikarjun Kharge reaches out to allies

The INDIA bloc is set to field a joint candidate for the upcoming vice-presidential election, aiming to send a strong political message. Congress President..
IndiaTimes 4 days ago

'Voter fraud', SIR row: Kharge to host dinner for INDIA bloc MPs; what's on agenda?

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge is set to host a dinner for INDIA bloc MPs amidst escalating concerns over alleged electoral roll manipulation in Bihar and..
IndiaTimes 4 days ago

Congress functionaries back Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' accusation, opposition allies join in

Following Rahul Gandhi's "vote chori" expose, the Congress party is launching a nationwide campaign to highlight alleged irregularities in the electoral process...
IndiaTimes 5 days ago

Indian National Congress Indian political party

Savarkar defamation case: Rahul Gandhi disowns 'threat to life' plea; Congress says lawyer 'acted without consent'

Rahul Gandhi's lawyer filed a statement in a Pune court citing a threat to his life in a defamation case related to remarks against Savarkar, without Gandhi's..
IndiaTimes 13 hours ago

Congress rallies behind Priyanka Gandhi: Party leaders slam Israeli envoy’s ‘undiplomatic’ attack; call remarks an affront to democracy

Senior Congress leaders have strongly condemned Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar's public criticism of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra regarding her statements on the Gaza..
IndiaTimes 16 hours ago

BJP breaks silence on Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations; says 'he wants to...ghuspaithiye voters...'

BJP MP Anurag Thakur took a swipe at the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's claim of "vote theft", saying that after "every defeat, Congress..
DNA 19 hours ago

Ahmed Patel's son hails PM for Op Sindoor, says nation 'in safe hands'

Faisal Patel, son of the late Congress leader Ahmed Patel, has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership during Operation Sindoor, the cross-border strike..
IndiaTimes 1 day ago

'Vote-chori in 48 Lok Sabha seats': Rahul Gandhi tells Congress leaders - Report

Rahul Gandhi has alleged vote theft in 48 Lok Sabha constituencies, including Bengaluru Central, claiming irregularities similar to those previously flagged...
IndiaTimes 2 days ago

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Hindu nationalist organisation in India

'Healthcare, education now commercialised': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat flags accessibility crisis; says common man struggles with costs

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat voiced concerns about the increasing commercialization of healthcare and education, noting their reduced accessibility for the common..
IndiaTimes 4 days ago

Pakistan, Turkiye & Bangladesh not on list of invitees for RSS centenary celebration

The RSS will celebrate its centenary with a series of dialogues led by Mohan Bhagwat, focusing on its history, nation-building role, and future vision. While..
IndiaTimes 1 week ago

Bharatiya Janata Party Indian political party

Sonia Gandhi on poll roll before attaining citizenship: BJP

IndiaTimes 6 hours ago

'Vote chor commission': Youth Congress protests against EC; puts up banners outside poll panel's office

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) intensified its protest against the Election Commission (EC) and the BJP, accusing them of vote theft. They put up banners..
IndiaTimes 12 hours ago

‘Evidence of crime’: Congress challenges BJP over Sonia Gandhi voter ID claim; flags PM Modi’s ‘thin victory’ in Varanasi

The Congress party is demanding that the BJP provide evidence to support claims that Sonia Gandhi possessed a voter ID before becoming an Indian citizen. Pawan..
IndiaTimes 16 hours ago