Private colleges across Telangana have continued their statewide shutdown for the second day, demanding the release of pending fee reimbursement funds from the government. More than 2,000 private degree, engineering, and postgraduate colleges joined the bandh that began on Monday. College managements said that dues worth several crores are pending, causing financial distress to educational institutions. Representatives, faculty, and students submitted petitions at Ambedkar and Indira Gandhi statues while staging protests.
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.
