Hanamkonda, Sept. 28 -- Telangana CPI State Secretary and Kothagudem MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao called upon students to unite and fight for a scientific education system and protect democratic values.

Addressing a public meeting organised at Kakatiya University auditorium on Monday as part of the All India Students Federation (AISF) 90th anniversary celebrations, he said the AISF had a 90-year legacy of fighting for education and students' rights.

Thousands of students participated in a rally from the Public Gardens to the KU auditorium. Kunamneni said the education sector was facing several challenges and alleged that policies of those in power were undermining students.

He criticised the BJP-led Centre over what he described as the "s...