Archive · 1 Sep 2026
BJP, BJYM Hold Hunger Strike Over Wanaparthy Fee Arrears
The BJP and BJYM held a hunger strike in Wanaparthy.
They wanted the government to release scholarships and fee reimbursements owed to students.
A BJP leader said about Rs 15,000 crore was pending.
He said many students were struggling because the money had not arrived.
Some colleges were reportedly keeping students’ certificates until payments were made.
This was making it harder for students to continue higher education or find jobs.
Leaders from a college lecturers’ association supported the protest.
The BJP said it could organise bigger protests if the government does not respond.
The BJP and BJYM organised a daylong hunger strike at Rajiv Chowk in Wanaparthy on Monday.
The protest demanded the release of pending student scholarships and fee reimbursements.
BJP leader Bokka Bal Reddy estimated the outstanding arrears at approximately Rs 15,000 crore.
Leaders said delayed payments were causing financial hardship and colleges were withholding students’ certificates.
The BJP warned of larger student protests and a possible Assembly siege if the issue remains unresolved.
- Who
- The BJP, BJYM, their leaders, and supporters from the Private Junior and Degree College Lecturers’ Association.
- What
- A daylong hunger strike demanding the release of pending scholarships and fee reimbursements.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Rajiv Chowk in Wanaparthy.
- Why
- Protesters said delayed payments were causing financial hardship, disrupting higher education, and leading colleges to withhold students’ certificates.
- Protest format
- Daylong hunger strike
- Location
- Rajiv Chowk, Wanaparthy
- Main demand
- Release of pending scholarships and fee reimbursements
- Estimated arrears
- Approximately Rs 15,000 crore
- Students affected
- Lakhs of students, according to BJP leaders
- Supporting group
- Private Junior and Degree College Lecturers’ Association
- Potential escalation
- Mass student protests and a possible Assembly siege