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BJP Demands Immediate Withdrawal of GO 97 Over Polytechnic Protests
A government order called GO 97 has led to protests by polytechnic students in Telangana.
The students say they are trying to protect their education and future.
BJP leader Dr Chennamaneni Vikas Rao wants the order withdrawn immediately.
He says the order could weaken polytechnic education.
He also criticized police for using a lathi charge against protesting students.
The incident happened when students tried to surround the Mahabubabad Collectorate.
Vikas Rao asked the government to listen to the students’ concerns.
He said the BJP would support the students’ protest.
Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Dr Chennamaneni Vikas Rao demanded the immediate withdrawal of GO 97.
Vikas Rao alleged that the order would weaken polytechnic education and harm students’ futures.
Polytechnic students across Telangana were reported to be protesting peacefully against the order.
He condemned the police lathi charge on students who tried to lay siege to the Mahabubabad Collectorate.
Vikas Rao urged the government to address students’ concerns and pledged BJP support for their agitation.
- Who
- Polytechnic students, BJP state spokesperson Dr Chennamaneni Vikas Rao, and the Telangana government.
- What
- The BJP demanded withdrawal of GO 97 and criticized police action against protesting students.
- Where
- Telangana, including the Mahabubabad Collectorate and the Rajanna-Sircilla area.
- When
- The statement was issued on Sunday; the article gives no specific date for the protest.
- Why
- Vikas Rao alleged that GO 97 could weaken polytechnic education and adversely affect students’ futures.
BJP and Student Concerns
Government Position
Impact of GO 97
BJP and Student Concerns
The BJP alleges that GO 97 would weaken the polytechnic education system and harm students’ futures.
Government Position
The article does not provide the government’s response or explanation of GO 97.
Protest response
BJP and Student Concerns
Vikas Rao says students were exercising a democratic right to protest and condemns the police lathi charge.
Government Position
The article reports the police action but does not state the police or government’s justification.
Key facts
- Order under dispute
- GO 97
- Political representative
- Dr Chennamaneni Vikas Rao, BJP state spokesperson and Vemulawada Assembly constituency in-charge
- Affected group
- Polytechnic students
- Reported protest location
- Mahabubabad Collectorate
- Police action criticized
- Lathi charge on students attempting to lay siege to the Collectorate
- BJP position
- Immediate withdrawal of GO 97 and resolution of students’ concerns
- BJP commitment
- Full support for the students’ agitation
Sources
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