Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday issued a firm warning to private colleges, stating that his government will not allow any institution to jeopardise student welfare for financial gain. His remarks followed a bandh call by the Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI).
CM slams political links and profiteering by college associations
Rejecting the bandh’s premise, Revanth Reddy made it clear that the state will release fee reimbursement funds in 11 instalments. However, he cautioned that colleges using students to pressure the government would face serious consequences.
“Education is not a business. Students’ futures are not bargaining chips,” he said. He accused both private colleges and their political backers of exploiting education for profit and warned that his government would act against such tactics.
The Chief Minister also criticised some college managements for creating a false impression that problems in the education sector began only after the Congress came to power. “These issues existed long before. Stop pretending this is new,” he added.
Revanth targets Arora College, vows crackdown on profiteering
Revanth Reddy, without naming parties, said he was fully aware of the political affiliations of private education groups. “You can’t hide behind associations. We know who you’re aligned with,” he said, describing their approach as “blackmail for profit.”
He pointed to repeated approvals granted to Arora College and questioned how its head, Ramesh, continued to benefit from the system. “Why did Ramesh receive so many permissions? And now he shuts colleges instead of cooperating?” he asked.
Challenging their fundraising practices, Revanth questioned how such institutions would attract donations next year if they continued their current tactics. “Let’s see how much you collect after this. We will not allow profiteering at the cost of students,” he concluded.