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Students from upper caste communities called for a protest outside the University Grants Commission headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, saying that the new regulations issued by the commission could lead to chaos on campuses. New Delhi: A massive political row erupted in the country over the University Grants Commission's revised rules aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. Students are holding nationwide protests as the new guidelines have triggered criticism among upper-caste groups. The people who oppose the UGC Act state that action must be taken against discrimination of any kind, irrespective of the caste of the victim or accused. Moreover, they demand that upper-caste students should also be protected from derogatory remarks such as being called "sudama quota" or "bheekari". Govt seeks advice from legal experts Amid growing discontent over UGC revised rules, sources said the Central government consulted Attorney Gen...