Lucknow, Feb. 26 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday launched a sharp critique of the central government over the proposed UGC bill, alleging that it seeks to create divisions between Dalits, backward castes, tribals, and upper castes.
Addressing a press conference, Singh said that if the government's intentions were clear, two independent committees would have been established in universities, one to investigate caste-based discrimination complaints and enforce strict action, and another to resolve disputes.
"Concrete and transparent provisions could have prevented any kind of social conflict," he added.
Singh argued that the proposed bill lacks accountability and independent monitoring mechanisms...