Sharmila pointed out that falling prices forced farmers to burn crops. She said frequent cyclones destroyed livelihoods and the Centre failed to respond. She questioned why these harsh realities did not catch the Prime Minister’s attention. She stated that people faced repeated distress without support.

She added that students were suffering in welfare hostels. She said fee reimbursement delays created more problems. She mentioned that stopping Aarogyasri left patients helpless. She accused the coalition government of breaking promises and cutting welfare schemes. She said the government focused only on grand events.

Sharmila said the alliance parties acted only to please the Centre. She asked the Prime Minister to fulfil the state’s bifurcation promises. She demanded special category status for Andhra Pradesh. She urged immediate funds for Amaravati. She said truth would not disappear even if the PM made strong claims.

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The colleges had demanded ₹1,500 crore in pending reimbursements. The Deputy CM assured that ₹600 crore had already been released, and another ₹600 crore would be cleared immediately. The remaining ₹300 crore will be settled within days. He also agreed to form a committee including officials and management representatives to review the reimbursement process.

After the meeting, FATHI Association President Nimmaturi Ramesh clarified that no negative comments were made about government officials. He stated that some media outlets had misquoted them and that a clarification letter was already sent to authorities. The association expressed regret for missed exams and promised to reschedule them soon.

FATHI General Secretary Ravi Kumar confirmed the cancellation of the lecturers’ condolence meeting planned for November 8. He reminded that the court had previously ruled lecturers’ protests during the election code period as inappropriate.

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Meanwhile, BC student associations have extended support to the private colleges’ movement. They announced plans to stage a siege at the Education Department offices if the government fails to release the dues immediately.

Student leaders warned that if the state government delays payment any further, they would intensify protests across Telangana. They stressed that both colleges and students are suffering due to the delay, with many institutions struggling to manage salaries and maintenance costs.

College associations urged the Telangana government to act swiftly and release the pending reimbursement amount to ensure the smooth functioning of educational institutions. They cautioned that prolonged neglect could lead to larger state-wide agitations in the coming days.

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The SFI (Students Federation of India) also condemned colleges for withholding certificates from students due to pending reimbursements. They announced a statewide strike on October 30, insisting certificates should be provided immediately without delays. Authorities have been urged to take strict action against institutions harassing students for pending fees.

Previously, engineering colleges had marked “Engineers’ Day” as a “Black Day” to protest delayed reimbursements. Key meetings with leaders from various political parties are scheduled on November 1 to address the issue. Representatives confirmed that official notices regarding the strike will be submitted to the government today.

The strike call by SFI has become a hot topic. With student groups and college management protesting simultaneously, pressure is mounting on the Telangana government. Immediate government intervention is expected to resolve pending reimbursements and meet the demands of students and institutions.

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The unions questioned why colleges approached courts for fee hikes while failing to pay teachers’ salaries. They alleged that managements opposed biometric attendance only to avoid accountability. They also blamed the previous government for granting approvals to many colleges without checking standards.

Fact-finding committees set up by JNTU-H were called non-transparent, which unions said led to today’s crisis. They demanded that the vigilance report, prepared under the BRS government, be made public. The report contains details of institutions lacking labs, proper facilities, and qualified staff.

Student leaders insisted that such colleges must lose recognition immediately. They also urged the government to clear pending reimbursement dues quickly, so students would not suffer financial losses. The unions stressed that accountability and transparency are needed to protect both students and teachers.

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