BRS Slams Revanth Reddy for Allegedly Targeting University Lands for Real Estate

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has strongly criticized the Congress government and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly attempting to convert lands belonging to educational institutions into real estate assets. He demanded the immediate withdrawal of the notices issued to Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), calling it an attack on minority education.

Speaking at a press meet at Telangana Bhavan on Thursday, Sravan warned that the BRS would stand with students and faculty in protecting MANUU lands, just as it did during the Kancha Gachibowli land issue. He said the university was already suffering from inadequate land despite running 26 departments, and instead of attempting to seize its property, the government should allocate at least Rs 1,000 crore for its development.

Accusing the Chief Minister of turning into a real estate vulture, the BRS MLC alleged that the Congress government was trying to grab 50 acres belonging to the Urdu University. 'Revanth Reddy’s behaviour is nothing short of licensed looting,' he said, adding that attempts were reportedly being made to target Indian School of Business (ISB) lands as well.

He questioned whether such decisions were discussed in the Cabinet and criticised the Chief Minister for acting like a real estate middleman rather than an administrator. He warned against meddling with educational institutions and called on the Muslim community and students to oppose what he termed an anti-education and anti-minority agenda of the government.

The BRS MLC's strong stance highlights the ongoing tension between the government's development plans and the preservation of educational institutions. The issue has garnered significant attention, with concerns about the impact on minority education and the future of these institutions. The BRS party has vowed to continue its fight to protect the lands and resources of educational institutions in Telangana.