<h1>Student Groups Protest NEP and UGC Guidelines, Demand Student Union Reinstatement and Free Elections</h1> Several student organizations linked to the INDIA bloc parties protested at Jantar Mantar, demanding the rollback of the National Education Policy (NEP) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft guidelines on appointments. They also sought the reinstatement of student unions. Participants included members from various student federations and associations. The protest aimed to highlight education-related issues during the budget session, advocating for free student union elections, filling reserved category seats, and maintaining scholarships. The NEP, introduced in 2020, and UGC's draft regulations on appointments were key points of contention.