Hyderabad: The fourth day of the Telangana Assembly session began on Monday amid protests by BJP legislators, who demanded a discussion on the crisis in government-run educational institutions. The education crisis has become increasingly pressing.
Ahead of the House proceedings, BJP Legislature Party leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy led party MLAs in submitting an adjournment motion to the Assembly Secretary. Through the motion, BJP members sought an immediate debate on falling student admissions in government schools, junior colleges, degree colleges, and PG universities across the state. The ongoing struggle highlights the broad spectrum of the education crisis.
Expressing serious concern, BJP legislators said student admissions had dropped sharply across government institutions. According to them, public confidence in government education has declined due to poor infrastructure. They also pointed out that fee reimbursement dues pending since the previous government have now risen to nearly Rs 10,000 crore. Such financial challenges only worsen the education crisis.
They said delays in releasing fee reimbursement funds have left college managements struggling to run institutions. As a result, many colleges have failed to pay staff salaries and have shut down operations. The MLAs further noted that several students remain unable to collect certificates even after completing courses. Consequently, students are losing access to higher education and jobs. Therefore, they demanded the immediate release of pending funds crucial for resolving the education crisis.
BJP protests after Speaker rejects adjournment motion
Meanwhile, as the session began, Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar took up Question Hour. At that point, BJP members moved towards the Speaker’s podium and raised slogans, demanding a discussion on the education crisis.
However, the Speaker rejected the adjournment motion. Following this, disorder prevailed in the House, disrupting proceedings and leaving the discussion on the education crisis unattended.