BRS leaders RS Praveen Kumar and Chirumalla Rakesh Kumar extended support to polytechnic students protesting against G.O. No. 97, alleging it would weaken polytechnic education and benefit private interests.
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded withdrawal of GO Ms. No. 97, alleging it undermines the polytechnic education system by paving the way for privatisation and merger with Young India Skill University.
BRSV staged a protest at Masab Tank Polytechnic College against the State government’s plan to merge polytechnic education with Young India Skill University. Police detained the protesters, while BRSV leaders alleged that G.O. No. 97 and the Shakti scheme would weaken polytechnic education.