Students Rally Nationwide Against Education Policies, UGC Guidelines

Students and faculty at Cal State Los Angeles are set to rally to demand financial transparency, the declaration of CSU campuses as sanctuary spaces, and changes to the Time, Place and Manner policy that regulates free speech. Concurrently, Ohio State University students plan a protest against policies perceived as aligning with far-right ideologies, especially following the elimination of the Diversity and Inclusion Office. In India, student organizations affiliated with the opposition INDIA bloc are protesting against the National Education Policy and proposed UGC draft guidelines, calling for the reinstatement of student unions and fair elections. Prominent leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, joined the New Delhi protests to support students against what they describe as the 'saffronisation' of education. These demonstrations reflect a broader discontent with educational governance and policies across various institutions. The protests highlight the students' demands for transparency, inclusivity, and the protection of academic freedom.