Easy entry of foreign educational institutes: CPI-M to oppose

Reacting to reports that the government was contemplating such a move by liberalising UGC rules, which has, however, been dismissed by UGC, CPI-M, in a statement, said, "This would be a clear case of bypassing Parliament and is contempt of Parliament."

It said HRD Minister Kapil Sibal, on the eve of his visit to the US to attend the Indo-US CEO Forum meeting, is keen on finding a way to satisfy the demand of American educational institutions for easy entry into India.

"The CPI-M warns the minister against any such move," it said.

Sibal should rather take steps against those foreign owned institutions operating in India in violation of the law, the party said.