Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Telangana BJP Demands ₹15,000 Crore Student Dues Release
Telangana BJP leaders say the government owes money for student fee reimbursements and scholarships.
They say the unpaid amount is ₹15,000 crore.
The BJP says around 40 lakh students, parents and staff are being affected.
N. Ramchander Rao held a two-day hunger strike over the issue.
He stopped the strike after doctors noticed that his blood pressure had fallen.
Supporters, including students and academics, joined the campaign.
They also submitted a petition with five lakh signatures.
The BJP says it will continue protesting until the money is released.
The article does not include the state government’s response to these accusations.
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of delaying ₹15,000 crore in fee reimbursements and scholarship arrears.
Rao ended a two-day hunger strike on doctors’ advice after his blood pressure fell, but said protests would continue.
Police denied permission for a protest at Dharna Chowk, while thousands of students, unemployed youth and academics rallied in support.
The BJP said about 40 lakh students, parents and staff were suffering because the dues had not been released.
BJP leaders submitted a five-lakh-signature petition and warned of stronger protests if the arrears remained unpaid.
- Who
- Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao, BJP leaders, students, unemployed youth and academics; Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was targeted by the criticism.
- What
- The BJP demanded the release of ₹15,000 crore in fee reimbursement and scholarship arrears and warned of continued protests.
- When
- During Rao’s two-day Maha Nirahara Deeksha, which ended after doctors advised him to stop.
- Where
- At the BJP party office and in protests connected with Dharna Chowk in Telangana.
- Why
- The BJP says delayed payments are causing hardship for 40 lakh students, parents and staff.
BJP’s Criticism
Government Position
Release of student dues
BJP’s Criticism
The BJP says the government must immediately release ₹15,000 crore in fee reimbursements and scholarship arrears to protect students and staff.
Government Position
The article does not provide a response or position from the Telangana government.
Chief minister’s priorities
BJP’s Criticism
BJP leaders accused A. Revanth Reddy of neglecting pre-election Youth Declaration promises and criticized his foreign tours.
Government Position
No reply from Revanth Reddy or the state government is reported in the article.
Protest strategy
BJP’s Criticism
The BJP warned of fierce and continuing protests if the arrears remain unpaid.
Government Position
Police denied permission for the planned Dharna Chowk protest; the article gives no further explanation from police or the government.
- Alleged arrears
- ₹15,000 crore in fee reimbursements and scholarship dues
- People affected
- About 40 lakh students, parents and staff, according to the BJP
- Hunger strike
- N. Ramchander Rao’s two-day Maha Nirahara Deeksha
- Reason for ending strike
- Doctors advised Rao to stop after his blood pressure fell
- Petition
- A five-lakh-signature petition collected by BJYM
- Protest permission
- Police denied permission for a Dharna Chowk protest
- Next steps
- BJP leaders vowed to continue protests until the dues are cleared