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Rahul, Akhilesh to join DMK's protest against UGC draft rules in Delhi

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February 06, 2025

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will participate in a protest, organised by the Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft rules on Thursday in Delhi.

- Divya Chandrbabu

CHENNAI:

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Manoj Jha (RJD), John Brittas (CPM), and Thol Thirumavalavan (VCK) are some of the opposition leaders who will participate in the protest, DMK student wing secretary CVMP Ezhilarasan told reporters in New Delhi.

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