In Andhra Pradesh, Nandyal MP Pocha Brahmananda Reddy has strongly criticized the YSRCP for protests against the state government’s plan to build medical colleges under a Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) model. He said such protests mislead young students and stall progress. Instead, he called for a fact‑based dialogue and urged the party to participate in policy discussions rather than street agitations.
Reddy argued that the PPP model can bring in private investment, speed up construction, and improve medical infrastructure while still keeping oversight in the hands of the state. He asserted that protests alone won’t solve the shortage of medical seats or hospital facilities. “Let us debate on merits, not politics,” he said.
The YSRCP has been campaigning against what it calls “privatisation” of government medical colleges, claiming students and patients will suffer. In response, state ministers have defended PPP, saying it is not the same as privatisation and that ownership will remain with the government. They also point to delays and incomplete work by the previous regime under YSRCP.
Reddy’s remarks add pressure to the growing controversy over medical education reform in Andhra Pradesh. As the debate unfolds, public focus is shifting to how education policy is shaped by political tactics versus sustainable solutions.
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