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Student Unions Demand Cancellation of Sri Krishnaveni School Recognition Over Assault Allegations and Book Scam
Gadwal: A group of student union leaders submitted a formal complaint to the District Collector today through the Prajavani grievance platform, demanding strict action against Madhu Sudhan Reddy, the owner of Sri Krishnaveni Private School in Aiza Mandal headquarters. They urged the immediate cancellation of the school's recognition. According to BRSV state leader Kuruvu Pallayya, the controversy began on Friday, June 27, when members of the PYL student union – District Leader Danayya and Secretary Harish – visited Sri Chaitanya Private High School near Gandhi Chowk upon receiving information that private books were being illegally sold there. After confirming the sale of private books, they informed the Mandal Education Officer (MEO). Surprisingly, before the MEO arrived, Madhu Sudhan Reddy, the owner of Sri Krishnaveni School located three kilometers away, appeared at the scene. Danayya reported that shortly after, the MEO arrived. Madhu Sudhan Reddy allegedly summoned his school bus drivers, who used abusive language and attempted to assault the student leaders, provoking a violent confrontation. Student leaders questioned the motives behind Sri Krishnaveni School staff arriving at a distant school and alleged that the incident was a deliberate act of intimidation. 'Why were your drivers at Sri Chaitanya School during school hours? Are you running an educational institution or encouraging hooliganism?' they asked Madhu Sudhan Reddy. They accused him of exploiting parents by charging between ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 per student from nursery to tenth grade under the guise of fees, books, uniforms, and accessories, and profiting in crores through such exploitative practices. Despite such large-scale operations, they questioned whether the school followed government-mandated norms such as: Implementation of the Fee Regulation Act Compliance with the Right to Education Act, offering 25% free seats to poor students Adequate facilities like toilets, bathrooms, and fire safety Proper allocation of 50% of collected fees to teaching and non-teaching staff salaries (as per Rule 15, Section 4D) They strongly criticized the illegal sale of private books in open violation of government policy and denounced the use of force to silence student leaders who exposed the malpractice. The student unions asserted that similar inspections and seizures of private books at Sri Chaitanya Techno Curriculum High School and a private school in Maldakal were conducted without incident. 'Why then was there such a violent reaction at Sri Krishnaveni School?' they questioned, hinting at possible vested interests behind the school's actions. They demanded an impartial inquiry into the events and called for strict action against Madhu Sudhan Reddy for inciting violence against student activists. 'If swift action is not taken and the school's recognition is not canceled, we will launch a large-scale agitation,' they warned. Leaders who participated in the protest included BRSV Jogulamba Gadwal District Coordinator Kuruvu Pallayya, ASFY District Secretary Praveen, NPDY District President Chand Pasha, along with Tirumalesh, Rakesh, and others.
Hans India
3 days ago
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Students Protest Against Fee Exploitation by Private Schools in Aiza Mandal.
Gadwal: In a bold show of resistance, several student organizations came together today to protest against the alleged fee exploitation and irregularities being carried out by private schools in Aiza Mandal of the Alampur constituency, Jogulamba Gadwal district. The protest rally, which began at Telangana Chowrasta and concluded at the New Bus Stand, saw students raising slogans and holding placards condemning what they described as "commercialization of education." Following the rally, a delegation of student leaders submitted a memorandum to the Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO), urging immediate intervention and strict action against erring schools, particularly Sri Krishnaveni Private School, which was singled out for multiple violations. Key Allegations and Demands Student leaders alleged that private schools in the region were collecting exorbitant and unregulated fees, in clear violation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act and existing fee regulation laws. They claimed that: Sri Krishnaveni School was forcing parents to purchase uniforms, textbooks, and notebooks at inflated prices from a shop operated illegally beside the school. The school's management had set up a fake certificate-backed book center and was openly selling books on the roadside, yet no action was taken by education officials despite earlier complaints to the District Collector. The Mandal Education Officer (MEO) allegedly ignored direct instructions from the District Education Officer (DEO) to seize the illegal book stock, and even remarked that he would only take action "if provided protection." Furthermore, the students claimed that: Bonafide and Transfer Certificates (TCs) were being issued only after collecting up to ₹2,000 from Class 10 students. The school fee for Class 10 was increased from ₹28,000 in the academic year 2024–25 to ₹34,000 for 2025–26 without any justification. School staff, including drivers and teachers, were reportedly forced by the management to protest in front of the MEO office, allegedly with the support of the MEO himself. Alleged Assault and Demand for Action The situation further escalated when student union leaders visited another school, Sri Chaitanya, after receiving reports about similar irregularities. They were allegedly assaulted by men linked to Krishnaveni School owner Madhusudan Reddy, who reportedly sent his drivers to threaten and attack the students. Demanding justice, the protestors urged the authorities to: Suspend the MEO for negligence and bias. Cancel the recognition of Sri Krishnaveni School for repeated violations. File criminal charges against the school owner Madhusudan Reddy and the individuals involved in the assault. Enforce the RTE Act to ensure that 25% of seats are reserved for underprivileged students. Implement and monitor the Fee Regulation Act across the district to protect parents from financial exploitation. Leaders and Organizations Involved. The protest was led by a coalition of prominent student unions and youth organizations, including: Kuruvu Pallayya – BRSV District Coordinator, Mala Mallikarjun – BRS Youth Convener, Haleem Pasha – PDSU District President, Veeresh – Former BRSV Town President, Praveen – AISF District Secretary, Vamanapalli Rangaswamy – USFI, Danayya – PYL District President, Harish – PYL District Secretary, Subhan – TNSF, Chandu Pasha and Raju – PDSU, Nadigadda. The protest has triggered widespread discussions across the district about the need for accountability and regulation in private education. With growing public pressure, all eyes are now on district authorities and the education department to take immediate corrective measures and restore faith in the education system.
Hans India
24-06-2025
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Massive Illegal Textbook Racket Busted at Sri Chaitanya School in Gadwal: BRSV Demands Strict Action Against Private School Exploitation
Gadwal: In a major development in the Jogulamba Gadwal district, a massive stash of unauthorized private school textbooks and notebooks was seized at Sri Chaitanya School, exposing large-scale exploitation of parents under the guise of education. According to BRSV (Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi Vidyarthi) State Leader and Jogulamba Gadwal District Coordinator Kurva Pallayya, private schools in the district have been extorting parents by charging exorbitant fees for textbooks—ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹20,000 per student. 'These private schools are sucking the blood of poor parents like leeches,' he remarked. Raids and Seizures: The books were discovered in a rented residential building located in the lane opposite the Vrudhi Bhavan near Vijay Mess in the district headquarters. Acting on this information, the local Mandal Education Officer (MEO) arrived at the location and sealed the rooms where the textbooks had been dumped illegally. Kurva Pallayya demanded the immediate cancellation of Sri Chaitanya School's recognition and strict action against the school management. Statement by BRSV State Leader Kurva Pallayya: He condemned the commercialization of education, accusing private school managements of: Falsely branding government textbooks as private content and selling them at inflated prices. Failing to provide quality education while turning schools into profit-making ventures. Dumping unauthorized books in rented houses and running illegal sales operations. He further criticized the school for violating the Fee Regulation Act, noting that even nursery students were being charged ₹32,000 per year—an alarming exploitation of the education system. Demand for Action: Immediate revocation of the school's license. Legal action against those involved in printing, storing, and selling unauthorized textbooks. Elimination of private schools that misuse the education system for commercial gain. Kurva Pallayya warned that if authorities fail to act, BRSV will launch a district-wide protest against such exploitative educational institutions. He also expressed disappointment with the lack of action taken against Saraswati School, where a similar incident involving illegal textbooks and notebooks was uncovered recently. Participants: Student leaders including Mahadev, Yuvaraj, Narasimha, and Mahesh participated in the protest and supported the call for reform in the district's private education system. Conclusion: This incident sheds light on the growing issue of commercial exploitation in private schools. With mounting pressure from student organizations like BRSV and the public, the district administration is expected to act swiftly to ensure accountability, uphold educational standards, and protect the rights of students and their families.
