In a sharp criticism of the Congress-led state government, former minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao has blamed the administration for what he describes as gross negligence in addressing recurring cases of food poisoning in Telangana’s residential welfare schools. His remarks came after reports surfaced of more students from tribal welfare schools being hospitalized with symptoms of vomiting and stomach pain, a situation he called “alarming.”
Speaking on the incidents, Harish Rao highlighted a lack of action despite repeated incidents, expressing frustration over the government’s “unchanged” approach. “In less than 24 hours after 12 students from tribal welfare schools in Mancherial were hospitalised, more students were rushed to hospitals with vomiting and stomach pain,” he noted, adding that the string of cases points to an “utter negligence” in ensuring basic safety for children in these institutions.
Harish Rao shared his concerns on social media, where he highlighted the alarming number of students affected in the erstwhile Adilabad district. According to reports, a total of 94 students from residential schools in Nirmal, Wankidi, and Mancherial have been hospitalized, with two students tragically losing their lives due to fever complications. He also pointed out that three students from Wankidi Gurukul remain in critical condition at NIMS, underscoring what he called the government’s “blind eye” to the ongoing crisis.
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In a further criticism of the Congress leadership, BRSV State President Gellu Srinivas Yadav condemned Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s recent call to celebrate Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s birthday in residential welfare schools. “Why should Revanth Reddy’s birthday be celebrated in residential welfare schools?” Yadav asked, questioning the priorities of the Congress government. He went on to criticize the administration’s inaction, stating, “The government hasn’t even conducted a single review on the ongoing crisis in these educational institutions.”
The incidents have led to growing scrutiny of the state government’s management of residential welfare schools, with calls for immediate action to prevent further health hazards for students. As the situation escalates, both parents and political leaders are urging the government to prioritize the safety and well-being of students in Telangana’s welfare institutions.
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