While sand mafias get attention, schools suffer: BRS critique

A residential school and college for girls in Mulugu district, representing some of the state’s most vulnerable communities, has been locked by the building owner due to over a year of unpaid rent. The incident occurred at the school and college gate, drawing sharp criticism from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on social media against the Telangana state government.

BRS pointed out that the prolonged delay in rent payments has put the future of students undergoing training at these institutions in jeopardy. Teachers and staff have been left to endure harsh conditions, highlighting what the party described as “a glaring example of government neglect of the education system.”

The party argued that this issue is not just about unpaid rent but reflects a broader failure of governmental responsibility. Residential schools like these serve as critical educational lifelines for girls from economically disadvantaged families, offering them hope for a better future. The BRS questioned why the government, under Minister Seethakka, appears more active in tackling sand mafias than in addressing urgent educational crises.

Citing similar cases across Telangana, BRS noted that many government-run residential schools and colleges are burdened with overdue rents. In one instance, a minority residential school reportedly had 13 months of rent pending, amounting to nearly ₹6 lakh.

The party emphasized the contradiction in the state’s priorities: while slogans like “Education is Power” are widely promoted, even basic financial obligations to educational institutions remain unmet. BRS urged the government to immediately resolve the issue by paying the overdue rent and ensuring students’ learning continues without disruption. They stressed that no child’s education should suffer due to administrative negligence, and that the futures of marginalized children should not be compromised.