14-08-2025
Students' unions demand A.P. government to conduct elections in educational institutions
Condemning the recent circular by the State government restricting individuals or groups to enter school premises without prior permission from the head of the institution, leaders of Students' Federation of India (SFI), Progressive Democratic Students Union (PDSU) and All India Students' Federation (AISF) demanded the government to immediately revoke the orders.
In a press conference at MCA Bhavan in Ongole on Thursday, PDSU State vice-president L. Rajasekhar demanded the State government to conduct elections for student unions in educational institutions. He strongly criticised the government for allegedly trying to control student unions that have been fighting uncompromisingly for the rights and welfare of students for the last 70 years.
Calling the circular 'undemocratic', he said, 'No matter which government is in power, student unions will selflessly fight for the problems of the students. Right to Education Act was brought due to our struggles. We want proper teachers in government educational institutions, own buildings and labs, funds for the mid-day meal scheme and jobs for the students who completed their studies.'
'Is it wrong to question the government on the private and corporate educational institutions that are collecting exorbitant fees, as well as thousands of rupees for books, shoes, belts, ties, and others from the students? Is it not necessary to control the mushrooming schools without recognition,' asked SFI State vice-president CH. Vinod Kumar.
'Shouldn't we question if the students in corporate educational institutions are being forced to commit suicide for various reasons? They are saying that students should not be involved in politics. Is politics in the State confined to only Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Lokesh, and few other families?' he questioned.
'The existence of student unions does not harm any student, they act as intermediaries between the government and students. They work for the welfare of students. The circular issued by the government to control the student organisations should be immediately revoked,' the SFI leaders demanded.
