Hyderabad, 22 June
ABVP Calls for Statewide School Bandh in Telangana on Tuesday; Several Schools Declare Holiday
Educational institutions across Hyderabad and several districts of Telangana are expected to witness disruptions on Tuesday following a statewide school bandh call given by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). The student organization has announced the protest over multiple issues concerning school education, including rising private school fees, alleged neglect of government schools, and delays in educational welfare measures.
Several private and corporate schools in Hyderabad have already declared a holiday in anticipation of possible disruptions during the bandh.
Why Has ABVP Called for a School Bandh?
According to ABVP leaders, the protest aims to draw attention to what they describe as the State government’s failure to protect government schools and regulate fee structures in private educational institutions.
ABVP State Secretary Macharla Rambabu appealed to students, parents, and school managements to support the statewide shutdown.
The organization alleged that the Telangana government has not taken adequate steps to address the growing burden of private school fees on families and has failed to strengthen government-run educational institutions.- ABVP Calls for Statewide School Bandh in Telangana on Tuesday; Several Schools Declare Holiday
ABVP Criticizes Telangana Government
The ABVP strongly criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who currently oversees the education portfolio, accusing the government of favoring private and corporate educational institutions over government schools.
The student body claimed that unchecked fee hikes by private schools are placing a heavy financial burden on parents and demanded immediate government intervention to regulate school fees across the state.
Opposition to School Rationalization Policy
One of the key concerns raised by ABVP is the proposed school rationalization policy.
The organization alleged that the policy could result in the closure of nearly 23,000 government schools across Telangana. ABVP leaders urged the government to withdraw the proposal and instead focus on strengthening educational infrastructure in rural and urban areas. ABVP Calls for Statewide School Bandh in Telangana on Tuesday; Several Schools Declare Holiday
Key Demands Raised by ABVP
The student organization has placed several demands before the Telangana government, including:
- Immediate implementation of a strict fee regulation law for private and corporate schools.
- Proper enforcement of the 25% reservation quota for economically weaker section (EWS) students in private schools.
- Distribution of pending government-issued school uniforms to eligible students.
- Recruitment to fill teaching and non-teaching vacancies in schools.
- Appointment of Mandal Education Officers (MEOs) and District Education Officers (DEOs) to address administrative shortages.
- Construction of permanent buildings for residential Gurukul schools.
- Strong quality control measures for mid-day meal programs to prevent incidents of food poisoning.
Schools Announce Holiday Amid Bandh Call
With the bandh scheduled for Tuesday, several private and corporate educational institutions in Hyderabad have already declared a holiday as a precautionary measure. Parents and students have been advised to stay in touch with their respective schools for updates regarding classes and transportation services.
Authorities are expected to closely monitor the situation to ensure law and order during the protest.
Impact on Students and Parents; ABVP Calls for Statewide School Bandh in Telangana on Tuesday; Several Schools Declare Holiday
The statewide bandh is likely to affect regular academic activities, transportation arrangements, and examinations scheduled for the day. Parents are advised to verify announcements from their schools before sending children to classes.
As the protest gains momentum, all eyes will be on the Telangana government’s response to the demands raised by the student organization.