Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Peaceful bandh over school relocation paralyses Khanapur
People in Khanapur went on a peaceful strike called a bandh to protest against moving a special school to another place.
The school was supposed to be built in Khanapur, but the government wants to move it to Indravelli.
The protesters, including people from different political parties, say moving the school will hurt students, especially those from poor and rural areas.
They want the government to keep the school in Khanapur.
The strike was successful, with shops closed and activities stopped in several areas.
The protesters warned that they will protest more if the government does not change its decision.
A peaceful bandh was observed in Khanapur Assembly constituency against the proposed relocation of the Integrated Residential School (IRS) to Indravelli.
The shutdown was effective in Khanapur, Kadam, Dasturabad, and Pemberi mandals, with shops closed and normal activities partially affected.
JAC members and supporters organized bike rallies to protest the relocation, arguing it would negatively impact local students, especially from marginalized and rural backgrounds.
JAC leaders warned of intensified agitation if the government did not reconsider the decision and urged authorities to respect the local population's aspirations.
Leaders and activists from various political parties, including BJP, BRS, CPM, and CPI ML, supported the bandh and participated in the protest.
- Who
- Joint Action Committee (JAC) and supporters
- What
- Peaceful bandh and bike rallies
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Khanapur Assembly constituency
- Why
- Protest against the proposed relocation of the Integrated Residential School from Khanapur to Indravelli
- Location
- Khanapur Assembly constituency
- Date
- Friday
- Organizer
- Joint Action Committee (JAC)
- School
- Integrated Residential School (IRS)
- Proposed Relocation
- Indravelli
- Affected Mandals
- Khanapur, Kadam, Dasturabad, Pemberi
- Supporting Parties
- BJP, BRS, CPM, CPI ML