Prayagraj, February 12, 2026:
A protest march will be organized in Prayagraj on February 13 under the banner of the “UGC Act 2026 Bachao Samta Andolan” in support of the UGC Act 2026. The organizers have called for observing the day as a Nationwide Day of Protest.
According to the released poster, the march will begin at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026, from Bank Road and proceed to the District Magistrate’s Office, Prayagraj (Allahabad). The organizers have stated that the program will be conducted in a peaceful and democratic manner.
Slogans such as “We Support UGC Act 2026” and “We Want Justice, Not Caste” have been prominently displayed on the poster. Office-bearers associated with the movement said that the march is being organized in support of equality in higher education, social justice, and the protection of constitutional values.
The organizers have appealed to students, youth, social organizations, and citizens to participate in large numbers. They claim that the UGC Act 2026 is an important step toward enhancing transparency in the education system and strengthening the rights of marginalized sections, and therefore, voices are being raised in its support.
So far, no official statement has been issued by the administration regarding the program. However, it is reported that local police and administrative authorities are monitoring the situation.
Representatives of the movement have clarified that the event will remain entirely peaceful and that law and order will be strictly maintained.
