Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has warned private professional institutions that if they continue their indefinite strike, the government will not allow any “blackmail” methods regarding unpaid fees.
The government will release fee reimbursement dues in phases.
Addressing the media, the Chief Minister confirmed that the government is going to eliminate the debts slowly and encouraged college administrators not to disturb students’ instruction.
“We will release funds in sections. “We will not tolerate students being inconvenienced for this,” he said.
He clarified that the financial crisis has been ongoing since before his government.
“They are talking as if new problems have come up since Revanth Reddy arrived. “The issue existed before,” he stated.
CM’s Response to the Indefinite College Strike
Revanth Reddy corrected certain college administrations for charging excessive tuition while requesting government reimbursement.
“Are you blackmailing the government?” What discussions can the government have with those who have closed colleges? He remarked, “I know how much donations the colleges receive.”
Private colleges demand ₹10,000 crore in pending dues.
- Over 2,000 private colleges in Telangana went on strike for the fifth day, demanding the release of funds.
- The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) claims pending dues of approximately ₹10,000 crore.
- The federation requests immediate delivery of ₹5,000 crore, followed by monthly installments of ₹500 crore.
Key highlights:
- More than 2,000 institutions are affected statewide.
- Students are facing exam and class delays due to the shutdown.
- The government assures that dues will be cleared gradually.
Revanth Reddy’s Message to Management and Students
The Chief Minister reminded college owners that education is a service, not an income, and highlighted differences in how some schools got approvals.
He also hinted at political motivations for the strike.
“You are not so clueless as to not know which political parties you are supporting,” according to him.
Revanth Reddy pointed out that the government’s current goal is to maintain academic stability while meeting actual budgetary promises.
“Initially, we will clear dues pertaining to this government term,” according to him.
Conclusion: The government stands firm on education as a service.
- The Telangana government’s stance reflects a balanced approach, addressing legitimate financial concerns while protecting student interests.
- Revanth Reddy’s assurance of periodic payments offers hope for a resolution, allowing colleges to reopen and students to resume regular academic activities.
