Hyderabad, Nov. 13 -- Rajya Sabha MP and National BC Welfare Association president R Krishnaiah on Friday demanded that the Telangana government immediately release RS 8,000 crore in pending tuition fee reimbursement and scholarship dues, alleging that nearly 14 lakh college students were facing severe hardships due to delayed payments.
Addressing a rally of around 8,000 students held at Dilsukhnagar, followed by a road blockade, Krishnaiah alleged that colleges were withholding certificates of nearly six lakh students who had completed their courses over unpaid fees.
He said several colleges were also denying admissions and access to classrooms to students currently pursuing their studies.
He demanded immediate clearance of fee arrears,...