Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a major public agitation led by former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who has launched a statewide protest against the privatization of government medical colleges. The protest will take place tomorrow across all 175 Assembly constituencies, bringing together students, parents, doctors, youth organizations, and education activists.
YSRCP has stated that the government’s privatization plan will directly affect the future of thousands of students, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds who depend on affordable medical education. Under Jagan Mohan Reddy’s leadership, the party aims to mobilize large public participation to send a strong message against commercializing medical education in the state.
Students, Parents, and Academicians to Join Rallies
According to YSRCP’s announcement, rallies are planned in every constituency of the state. Students from government medical colleges, nursing colleges, paramedical institutes, and university campuses are expected to participate. Parents and educational experts will also join, raising concerns that privatization will limit access to education for middle-class and poor families.
Participants will carry placards and banners demanding that medical education remain a public service, not a business. At the end of each rally, memorandums will be submitted to local officials, urging the government to withdraw the privatization decision.
Why Jagan Mohan Reddy Is Opposing Privatization
YS Jagan has strongly criticized the move, stating that healthcare and medical education are essential public sectors that should not be handed over to private companies. According to YSRCP leaders, government medical colleges established in recent years were built with taxpayer money to ensure affordable healthcare for all.
The party argues that privatization would:
- Increase tuition fees
- Reduce reservation benefits
- Limit access for rural and low-income students
- Push aspiring doctors out of affordability
Jagan Mohan Reddy has repeatedly stated that medical education should remain a right, not a luxury only the rich can afford.
Representations to Authorities Across the State
After the rallies, representatives from each constituency will submit written appeals to district officials, medical authorities, and local administration units. The submissions request immediate cancellation of privatization and protection of public medical infrastructure.
YSRCP leadership emphasized that this protest is peaceful, democratic, and focused on protecting the future of students.
Background: Major Public Concern
During Jagan Mohan Reddy’s previous tenure as Chief Minister, the state saw rapid expansion of government medical education. Multiple new medical colleges were sanctioned, aiming to increase doctor availability in rural areas and improve healthcare access.
However, recent decisions to transfer management of several government colleges to private entities have triggered criticism. Student unions, academic groups, and healthcare associations have raised concerns, stating that turning public medical colleges into private institutions will harm future generations.
What the Public Is Saying
Many students feel their future is at risk. Parents fear heavy fees and donation system issues. Doctors highlight that public medical colleges play a major role in producing affordable healthcare professionals for government hospitals.
Social media campaigns supporting Jagan Mohan Reddy’s protest are gaining traction, with hashtags calling for medical education to remain public.
YSRCP Calls It a Battle for Public Healthcare
Party leaders say that this protest is not political but a movement for educational rights. Jagan Mohan Reddy is expected to address public meetings and issue statements defending students’ access to affordable education.
YSRCP members across the state are preparing for full-scale participation, expecting thousands to take part. The protest marks one of the largest statewide public movements this year in Andhra Pradesh. With participation across all 175 Assembly constituencies, the movement led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy aims to protect government medical colleges and ensure that medical education remains affordable and accessible to all sections of society.
The protest marks one of the largest statewide public movements this year in Andhra Pradesh. With participation across all 175 Assembly constituencies, the movement led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy aims to protect government medical colleges and ensure that medical education remains affordable and accessible to all sections of society.