Archive · 2 Aug 2026
MP Aruna Criticizes CM Reddy's 'Criminal Waste' Comment
A member of the Indian parliament, D.K. Aruna, said that the chief minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, called engineering students a "criminal waste."
Aruna thinks this is rude and hurtful, especially for students who come from poor families.
She wants the chief minister to say sorry.
Aruna also said the police used too much force on students who were protesting about school fees.
She asked the chief minister to give all students chances to study at places like Harvard, not just a few.
She thinks the chief minister should stop being the education minister if he can’t do a good job.
BJP MP D.K. Aruna condemned CM A. Revanth Reddy’s remark labeling engineering students as "criminal waste".
Aruna demanded an unconditional apology and criticized the CM for neglecting his role as education minister.
She highlighted hardships faced by students from poor families and called the comment insulting.
Aruna also criticized police action against students protesting fee reimbursement in Mahbubnagar.
She challenged the CM to provide opportunities like Harvard short courses for all students.
- Who
- BJP MP D.K. Aruna
- What
- Criticized CM A. Revanth Reddy's remark labeling engineering students as 'criminal waste' and demanded an apology
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- The comment was deemed insulting to students and their families, and the MP accused the CM of neglecting his role as education minister
- MP
- D.K. Aruna
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Comment
- Engineering students are 'criminal waste'
- Demand
- Unconditional apology
- Police action criticized
- Baton charges against protesting students