Archive · 31 Jul 2026
CM Reddy Calls Engineering Graduates 'Criminal Waste', Faces Backlash
The chief minister of Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, said that many engineering graduates cannot even write a simple job application.
He called them "criminal waste" and said they need better skills.
People in the opposition, like the BRS and BJP, said this was insulting.
Reddy said he was criticizing the education system, not the students.
The comments caused protests and angry reactions from some groups.
CM Reddy described engineering graduates as "criminal waste" during a Hyderabad event.
He said 1.10 lakh engineering graduates are produced each year but many cannot write a job application.
Opposition parties BRS and BJP accused him of insulting graduates and questioned his qualifications.
Reddy clarified that his criticism targeted the education system, not the students themselves.
The remarks sparked protests, vandalism, and heated political debate.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy
- What
- Criticized engineering graduates as "criminal waste" and highlighted employability concerns
- When
- Thursday, July 30, 2024
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To draw attention to shortcomings in the education system and skill development
- Event
- Revanth Reddy remarks on engineering graduates
- Date
- July 30, 2024
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Political Parties Involved
- BRS, BJP
- Key Quote
- "Criminal waste"
