University urges calm after campus clashes over UGC equity rules at Delhi university

A day after tensions erupted on the campus of Delhi University, the university administration appealed for restraint and unity, stressing the need to preserve social harmony amid growing disagreements over the implementation of new academic guidelines. Reacting to the incident, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh issued a public message urging students and teachers to avoid actions that could deepen divisions on campus. In a post on X, he said, “I request all teachers and students of Delhi University to maintain harmony among themselves. Do not engage in any activity that increases mutual discord and harms the image of the nation and the university. The incident that occurred at Delhi University yesterday is a matter of concern. Students from all states of India and all communities study in the university. Social harmony is the greatest thing, and maintaining it is the duty of all of us.I have spoken with several student groups and teacher groups today and have also spoken with the police administration to ensure that no such incident occurs in the future that harms harmony. The new rules of the UGC that have come are currently under consideration in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. I appeal to all teachers and students of the university to maintain their trust in the Government of India and await the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court.”

Feb 14, 2026 - 09:30
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University urges calm after campus clashes over UGC equity rules at Delhi university
A day after tensions erupted on the campus of Delhi University, the university administration appealed for restraint and unity, stressing the need to preserve social harmony amid growing disagreements over the implementation of new academic guidelines. Reacting to the incident, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh issued a public message urging students and teachers to avoid actions that could deepen divisions on campus. In a post on X, he said, “I request all teachers and students of Delhi University to maintain harmony among themselves. Do not engage in any activity that increases mutual discord and harms the image of the nation and the university. The incident that occurred at Delhi University yesterday is a matter of concern. Students from all states of India and all communities study in the university. Social harmony is the greatest thing, and maintaining it is the duty of all of us.I have spoken with several student groups and teacher groups today and have also spoken with the police administration to ensure that no such incident occurs in the future that harms harmony. The new rules of the UGC that have come are currently under consideration in the Hon'ble Supreme Court. I appeal to all teachers and students of the university to maintain their trust in the Government of India and await the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court.”

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