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Vivek Thakur welcomes centre's decision to review UGC regulations

Patna, Nov 5 (UNI) BJP leader and Nawada MP Vivek Thakur on Thursday welcomed the Centre's decision to constitute a committee to review the UGC regulations, following a hearing in the Supreme Court.
Thakur said here in a statement that it was essential to ensure that no student from any section of society faced discrimination or injustice due to any regulation. He said the purpose of education was to provide equal opportunities, encourage talent and safeguard the dignity, rights and interests of every student.
Thakur said the Narendra Modi-led government was committed to creating a fair, inclusive and discrimination-free educational environment in line with the principles of ''Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas''.
He emphasised that the dignity, rights and interests of every student must remain paramount.
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