The claim
The viral video shows protesters opposing the University Grants Commission regulations setting fire to a Bharatiya Janata Party office.
Additional context
The UGC notified the 2026 regulations on 13 January 2026; the review says the regulations triggered protests across India. [S1] [S1]
On 29 January 2026, the Supreme Court stayed implementation of the regulations pending further proceedings, according to the review. [S1] [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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