We are two Indian citizens of the diaspora in the US, and strong supporters of your untiring efforts to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

We confess we do not know the specific processes, personalities, politics, ambitions, jealousies, political calculations or pressure groups, whether open or covert, national or international, that together led to the issuance of these regulations. That is now behind us.

However, it seems fairly certain that if the damage caused by these regulations is not addressed promptly, widespread social discontent may follow, which can also have unfortunate repercussions for the Indian diaspora in the US. Many questions arise. You speak of getting rid of the colonial mindset. Why then borrow the Marxist binary of oppressor and oppressed classes and ignore the complex and nuanced ground realities of an aspirational society?

We are comforted by the fact that you have the political courage to reverse a decision and course correct when necessary. We appeal to you to do so at the earliest. The long-term impact of the UGC regulations could aggravate conflicts within Sanatan society and may undo much of what you have achieved in rekindling civilizational confidence.

We request that you address the nation and clarify your stand on this issue by March 19, 2026. We believe reverse discrimination is discrimination. We oppose any measure that increases divisions, regardless of its stated intention. We are firmly against hate, abuse or discrimination of any kind. We support meritocracy while genuinely helping the socially marginalized, as mandated by the Constitution. We also suggest that the dissolution of caste consciousness be explicitly adopted as a national goal.

We look forward to hearing you speak to Bharat before the Supreme Court gives its decision.

Ex Chief Operating Officer,

UN Sustainable Energy for All, and Advisor, World Bank (Retired)

Indian Police Service (Retired)

UN (Retired)

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