Students of Government Polytechnic Ramanthapur staged a protest against GO MS 97, demanding that polytechnics not be merged with Young India Skills University. They raised concerns over fee hikes, lateral entry and the future of government polytechnic education.
Polytechnic students staged a dharna at Pinapaka MLA Payam Venkateswarlu’s camp office in Manuguru on Thursday, opposing GO 97. They alleged that merging polytechnic education with Young India Skill University under a PPP model would increase fees and promote privatisation.
Polytechnic students from across Telangana staged a protest at Hyderabad’s Dharna Chowk, demanding withdrawal of GO MS 97 and continuation under the SBTET and Education Department. Students opposed the proposed YISU framework, citing concerns over career prospects, governance and lack of clarity.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao has extended support to the statewide agitation by polytechnic students against GO MS No 97. He demanded that the Congress government withdraw the order and criticised alleged police action against students during peaceful protests.
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.
