Telangana Student Unions Protest College Running Boys’ and Girls’ Hostel in Same Building, Call It a ‘Co-Living College’
Telangana student unions demand closure of a college allegedly running a hostel for boys and girls in the same building, raising serious concerns over teenage student safety.
Student organisations in Telangana have demanded the immediate closure of a Vedanthu educational institution for allegedly running a college and hostel in the same building while accommodating girls and boys together. The issue has raised serious concerns over student safety, hostel norms, and regulatory violations, especially as the students involved are mostly teenagers.
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Leaders of the Telangana Student Union alleged that the institution is operating in a co-living style, which they say is inappropriate and unsafe in an educational environment.
Allegations Raised by Student Leaders
According to student union leaders:
- Girls are housed on one floor, boys on another, while classrooms function on different floors in the same building
- Such an arrangement is unsafe and unacceptable, particularly for teenage students
- Complaints were reportedly made two to three months ago, warning the management about the risks
- Despite repeated representations, no corrective action has been taken so far
They questioned how it is reasonable to run a hostel, college, and classrooms within a single building without strict safeguards.
Safety Concerns for Teenage Students
Student leaders expressed deep concern over the well-being of young students, stating that teenage boys and girls staying in the same building could lead to serious safety and moral issues if not properly regulated.
“What if something happens to students of such a young age? Who will take responsibility?” the student leaders asked, holding the college management accountable.
Call for Immediate Government Action
The Telangana Student Union demanded that:
- The Vedanthu educational institution be shut down immediately
- Authorities conduct a thorough inspection of similar colleges operating in a co-living format
- Clear hostel and safety guidelines be enforced across the state
They warned that if action is not taken soon, student organisations will intensify their protest.
The controversy has once again highlighted the need for strict monitoring of private educational institutions to ensure student safety, discipline, and compliance with regulations in Telangana.
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