Hyderabad, [ Wake up Telangana
] – A growing discontent among students in Hyderabad has led to a significant call for action. Mir Qurram Ali, the coordinator of the Bharat Rashtra Student Vibhag (BRSV), has announced that students will stage a protest at the District Collectorate on October 21, demanding an immediate increase in scholarship amounts. The protest will see students boycotting classes if the state government fails to address their grievances, which have been ignored for the past four months.In a press conference held at the BRSV city office on Monday, Ali, along with prominent BRSV leaders including MS Mateen, Shanwaz Khan, Rayan Khan, and Mohd Sarfaraz, outlined the dire situation faced by students who are struggling with insufficient financial aid. Ali emphasized that the current scholarship amount of ₹5,500 is grossly inadequate, urging for an enhancement to ₹10,000. “Many students are facing insurmountable challenges in pursuing their education despite securing seats at colleges. Some of them, even after securing jobs, are unable to submit their certificates because they cannot afford the fees. This financial strain is robbing them of their educational opportunities and future prospects,
” Ali explained, his voice heavy with concern.The call for a protest comes after months of unheeded appeals to both the state and central governments. Ali also took aim at political promises made during elections, specifically criticizing the unfulfilled promises made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. "Rahul Gandhi promised ₹5 lakh loans for students, but where is that money now? Similarly, the promise of 2 lakh jobs has remained nothing more than a hollow statement," Ali said. He expressed frustration over the continued delays and lack of progress in addressing the financial hardships faced by students.In addition to the scholarship issue, Ali pointed out the exploitative practices of certain colleges that are refusing to allow students to pay their exam fees due to outstanding dues. He called for stringent action against such institutions,
which he believes are taking advantage of students' vulnerabilities.Ali's calls for immediate action are bolstered by the support he has received from political leaders, notably Telangana Minister K. T. Rama Rao (KTR). According to Ali, KTR has assured support for student welfare, highlighting that the state government recognizes the critical role students play in shaping Telangana’s future. "Students are the backbone of Telangana’s progress, and their needs must be addressed without delay," Ali said, echoing the sentiment shared by KTR in a recent meeting.The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leadership, particularly BRS leader Gellu Srinivas Yadav,
has also voiced unwavering support for the student cause. Ali expressed his confidence that with such political backing, the issue would not go unnoticed and that immediate relief will be granted.The October 21 protest at the Hyderabad Collectorate is expected to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for student welfare. It is set to bring much-needed attention to the state’s handling of educational funding, the scholarship crisis, and the unfulfilled promises made by political leaders.
As students unite under a common cause, the eyes of the state will be on this critical event, which aims to push the government into taking decisive action for the future of Telangana’s youth.With no other option left, the students are gearing up to send a clear message: Their education is non-negotiable, and the time for empty promises has passed.
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