NSUI Telangana demands to cancel unrecognised pvt varsities

Hyderabad: The National Students Union of India (NSUI) Telangana unit leaders tried to lay siege to the house of Education Minister, P Sabitha Indra Reddy here on Tuesday to protest against the government for allowing private universities without giving proper permission.

The protesters gathered outside the residence of the minister in Srinagar Colony in Ameerpet area, demanding that the government cancel permission to unrecognised universities.

Police arrested the NSUI leaders who tried to lay siege. Fifteen leaders, including NSUI Telangana president Balmoori Venkat were arrested. They were shifted to Goshamahal Police Station. Balmoori Venkat alleged that the private universities were cheating the students. He had earlier said that they would lodge complaints against Gurunanak and Srinidhi universities for allowing admissions illegally. He said the government was allowing private universities without giving proper permission. In 2008, the state government gave permission for five private universities and, in 2021 the government again gave permission to six universities.