Cancel new UGC rules, demands Brahmin convention

Lokmat News Network

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:

A unanimous resolution demanding the cancellation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new 2026 regulations was passed on Sunday at a Brahmin convention, stating that the rules target specific sections and could increase discrimination, and calling for justice for the Brahmin community.

The state-level Brahmin convention, organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Peshwa Organisation, received an overwhelming response, with the Manthan Hall of MIT College filled to capacity. The convention was inaugurated after a flag worship ceremony by entrepreneur Vivek Deshpande, who urged youth to start businesses instead of chasing jobs and create employment for others. Organisation president Sachin Wade Patil explained the objectives of the convention.

Chairman of the Parshuram Economic Development Corporation capt. Ashish Damle guided participants on the corporation’s functioning and schemes. Ram Kulkarni spoke on opportunities in education and government sectors, singer Raju Kaje on music, and Shruti Kulkarni on new opportunities in the IT sector. Chairperson of the National Commission for Women Vijaya Rahatkar was felicitated by Supriya Wade Patil. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Sudhir Das Maharaj addressed the gathering on “Brahmins and values”, offering guidance to the younger generation. The event’s success was supported by Vijay Kaje, Dhananjay Narale, Moreshwar Mardikar, Santosh Joshi, Uday Khandekar, Yogesh Dharmadhikari, Ravindra Pandit, Kashinath Chandaskar, Arvind Telwadkar and others.

Lifetime achievement awards

Bandu Nana Saraf and Bhanudas Shaiche received Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Dr Deepak Phulambhikar was honoured with the Brahmin Mitra Award. Newly elected Ambad council chairman Devyani Kulkarni was also felicitated.

Resolutions passed at the convention

Confer the Bharat Ratna to Swatantryaveer Savarkar.

Provide a monthly allowance of Rs 10,000 to priests and temple pujaris.

Construct Parshuram Bhavans in every district.

Extend the Amrut Sanstha individual refund scheme to six years and relax its rules.

Open offices of the Parshuram Economic Development Corporation in every district.

Renovate Shanivarwada and develop Peshwa Srushti.

Return alienated ancestral lands to original owners.

Eliminate internal divisions within the community.

Caption: Entrepreneur Vivek Deshpande addressing the state-level Brahmin convention; other dignitaries are seen on the dais.

(Photo: Firoz Khan)