BRS Leader Claims State Government Hinders Poor Students' School Access in Hyderabad

BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar says the new government is making it harder for poor students to get into schools like Hyderabad Public School. This is a big change from before.
By Newsroom | Politics, Education |

R.S. Praveen Kumar, a prominent figure associated with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has leveled accusations against the current state government, alleging a deliberate effort to obstruct the admission of economically disadvantaged students into institutions like the Hyderabad Public School (HPS). This claim, voiced in a recent statement, centers on a perceived disinterest in extending educational facilities previously enjoyed by some SC and ST students.

The core of the accusation points to a failure by the government to sustain or expand opportunities for poor students, specifically mentioning HPS as a site of concern. Kumar further contends that the current administration is "conspiring to destroy the Gurukul education system."

The BRS leader has critically examined the financial allocations for educational infrastructure, questioning the adequacy of funds. Kumar juxtaposed the previous BRS government's investment of Rs. 10 lakh per student annually for proper facilities and inclusivity against the current budget, which he characterized as insufficient for constructing student facilities. He specifically cited an instance where facilities for 2,560 students were reportedly allocated only Rs. 25 crore.

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Kumar has framed these actions as a dismantling of the robust Gurukul system established by the former K. Chandrashekhar Rao government. This system, he asserts, was designed to ensure that children from all socio-economic backgrounds had access to quality education. He challenged the current leadership, including Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, suggesting they lack a fundamental understanding of the Gurukul framework.

In response to these criticisms, Kumar has proposed an all-party meeting to engage intellectuals and education experts in a discussion about the future of integrated schools. He also voiced strong disapproval of remarks by Revanth Reddy that apparently criticized the prior government's stewardship of these educational institutions and its commitment to social justice. Kumar’s questioning of the current budget, asking if the facilities were intended as "schools or poultry farms," highlights his perception of a significant downgrade in educational standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is R.S. Praveen Kumar accusing the state government of?
R.S. Praveen Kumar, a BRS leader, claims the state government is deliberately making it harder for poor students to get into schools like Hyderabad Public School (HPS). He says they are not supporting the Gurukul education system.
Q: How does Kumar say the government is affecting poor students' access to schools?
He states that the current government is not investing enough money in school facilities. He mentioned a case where only Rs. 25 crore was given for facilities for 2,560 students, which he thinks is too little.
Q: What does Kumar want to happen next?
Kumar wants an all-party meeting with experts to discuss the future of integrated schools. He also disagrees with the Chief Minister's comments about the previous government's work on education and social justice.
Q: Why is Kumar concerned about the Gurukul education system?
He believes the current government is trying to destroy the Gurukul system that the previous BRS government built to give good education to all students, no matter their background.