BRS Calls on Govt to Resolve Issues in Residential Schools

Swift Summary

• Former minister and BRS leader T. Harish Rao urged the State government to address deteriorating conditions in residential educational institutions in Telangana.
• Four food poisoning incidents have occurred over the past two days at various schools: Nagalgidda model school (Narayankhed, Sangareddy district), Pedda Kothapalli residential school (Nagarkurnool), laxmipur residential school (Jagtial), and Bhadrachalam residential school (Bhadradri-kothagudem district).
• Harish Rao criticized alleged inefficient governance under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy,accusing him of neglecting these institutions while focusing on political disputes.
• He accused the government of compromising quality education for backward classes, minorities, Dalits, and tribal communities by fostering a “narrow-minded view.”
• harish Rao pointed out that many students have died due to food poisoning, snakebites, and suicides in such institutions over time and questioned how many student deaths it would take for action from leadership.

Indian opinion Analysis
The repeated instances of food poisoning in Telangana’s residential schools highlight troubling gaps in governance within essential public services like education. Residential schools are critical for marginalized communities as they provide access to learning opportunities or else unavailable due to socioeconomic barriers. The safety concerns raised by Harish Rao signal an urgent need for oversight mechanisms aimed at improving infrastructure quality and enforcing operational standards across these institutions. His comments also indicate rising political tensions between the ruling congress-led management under CM Revanth Reddy and opposition figures from BRS.

Though the tone of criticism is politically charged,addressing issues such as student safety transcends partisan debate-it reflects accountability toward vulnerable populations relying on government-funded programs. If left unaddressed, recurring incidents risk undermining public trust not only in educational systems but also broader governance structures responsible for equitable development within India.

Read more: Published – July 21, 2025 06:58 pm IST