YSRCP leader Talari Rangaiah charged HRD Minister Nara Lokesh with failing to provide basic facilities and student safety in government schools and welfare hostels. He demanded ₹1 crore compensation and a government job for the family of the student who died in the Setturu wall collapse.

  • Lokesh accused of neglecting student safety
  • Student died after wall collapse at Setturu school
  • Demand for ₹1 crore compensation and government job for family

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and former MP Talari Rangaiah on Monday blamed HRD Minister Nara Lokesh for the lack of basic amenities and safety standards in government schools and SC/ST/BC welfare hostels across Andhra Pradesh.

Main Allegations

Rangaiah asserted that students are forced to endure inadequate drinking water, sanitation, toilets and nutritious food. He emphasized that basic facilities must be guaranteed before the government boasts about investments and development.

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Tragic Setturu Incident

The death of SC student Teja Harshavardhan after a school wall collapsed – allegedly because he stepped outside due to insufficient toilet facilities – underscores the grave safety lapses in the state’s education infrastructure.

Other Disturbing Cases

Rangaiah highlighted that around 650 students at the Kanekallu hostel are suffering from water shortages, questioning why a borewell costing roughly ₹1.5 lakh cannot be installed.

Demands and Legal Action

The former MP called for a comprehensive HRD Department review, ₹1 crore compensation, and a government job for the deceased student’s family. He also urged action under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against those responsible.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that neglecting basic amenities in government schools not only jeopardizes student health but also erodes public trust in the education system, potentially affecting voter sentiment ahead of upcoming state elections.

"A failure to secure basic infrastructure in schools can cripple an entire generation’s educational outcomes," said education policy expert Dr. Anita Sharma.
Did You Know?: Since 2020, India has seen a 15% rise in student deaths linked to poor school sanitation facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Has the government taken any immediate action?
A: No official response has been recorded yet; YSRCP is demanding an urgent inquiry.

Q2: What will the HRD review focus on?
A: Availability of basic amenities, adherence to safety norms, and effectiveness of grievance redress mechanisms.