KTR criticises Telangana government’s bid to reclaim 50 acres of land allotted to MANUU

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Telangana government for seeking to resume a 50-acre land parcel allotted to Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) and stated that his party stands with the varsity and students. 

Taking to X, Mr Rao addressed Congress President and leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and alleged that the Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy-led government was “sabotaging” the aspirations and future of thousands of students studying there. He further alleged that the move was fuelled by real estate greed. 

“Are you even aware of what your government is doing in Telangana? Is this your idea of standing for education and minorities?” he posted.

The former IT Minister drew parallels with the University of Hyderabad - Kancha Gachibowli issue and stated, “After the disgrace at HCU, where your CM bulldozed a green forest and crushed wildlife, bringing national shame to your party, Congress still hasn’t learnt anything. Now, by targeting MANUU and attempting to snatch 50 acres meant for academic blocks, hostels and future courses, your government is sabotaging the aspirations of thousands of students.”  

Mr. Rao expressed his party’s unequivocal support, and stated that they, along with the university students would not remain silent. “We will fight this injustice on the ground and in the courts. Education is not your pawn; it is the nation’s future,” he wrote.

In a separate development, floor leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in the Legislative Assembly, Akbaruddin Owaisi, also criticised the move. He too referred to the Kancha Gachibowli issue, and said, “After the Kancha Gachibowli land issue, you moved to [Maulana Azad National] Urdu University. From Urdu University you moved to ISB. I know that a notice was sent to ISB too.”