Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Andhra University Protests End Following Collector's Intervention
A student at Andhra University died, sparking protests.
Students blamed the university for poor medical care and lack of an ambulance.
They demanded the Vice Chancellor's resignation and compensation.
After the district collector intervened, a committee was formed to improve medical facilities.
The university promised to upgrade the dispensary.
Students ended the protest, warning they'd resume if promises aren't kept.
Interviews were held to fill medical staff positions.
Students protested at Andhra University following the death of V. Venkata Sai Manikantha.
Protesters accused the university of negligence and demanded the Vice Chancellor's resignation.
The district collector intervened to mediate the situation.
A committee was formed to upgrade the university dispensary.
Interviews were conducted for medical staff positions at the university health center.
- Who
- Students, AU officials, District Collector.
- What
- Protests and subsequent resolution regarding student death.
- When
- Protests on Friday; interviews for medical staff on Friday and Saturday.
- Where
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- Alleged lack of medical care at the campus dispensary.
Student/Student Union View
University Administration View
Medical Care
Student/Student Union View
Inadequate medical support and equipment.
University Administration View
Commitment to upgrade facilities.
Accountability
Student/Student Union View
Demanded Vice Chancellor's resignation
University Administration View
Addressed students demands
- Deceased Student
- V. Venkata Sai Manikantha
- University
- Andhra University (AU)
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Cause of Death
- Alleged lack of medical care
- Protestors
- Students, Disha Student Union
- Collector's Intervention
- District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad
