A video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaking in Parliament is being widely shared on social media with the false claim that his remarks are a response to critics of the recently introduced University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.
In the clip, Shah is heard saying, “Sansad ka kanoon hai, sabko sweekar karna padega (This is a law passed by Parliament, everyone will have to accept it).” Several users have presented the statement as a direct reply to opposition against the UGC Bill 2026.
Fact Check Findings
The video is not recent and is unrelated to the ongoing discussion on education reforms. It is from April 2025, when Amit Shah was participating in a parliamentary debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill. The remarks were directed at Opposition members questioning provisions of that bill, not the UGC guidelines.
How the Video Surfaced
The clip resurfaced on social media in late January 2026, with users altering its context to align with the current debate on higher education policy. The original footage was reported by news outlets in April 2025, covering Shah’s detailed rebuttals during the Waqf Bill discussion.
Background on the Waqf Bill Debate
During the 2025 session, Shah clarified that Waqf properties are charitable trusts and emphasized that government land cannot be donated under the Act. He also addressed concerns about the management and alleged misuse of Waqf Board lands, noting a significant increase in registered Waqf properties between 2013 and 2025.
The repurposing of this old video highlights a recurring pattern of outdated political footage being recirculated with new, misleading captions to influence contemporary public discourse.
