A major controversy has erupted over the proposed sale of 400 acres of land belonging to the University of Hyderabad. BJP MLA Payal Shankar strongly opposed the move, asserting that the government has no legal authority to sell university land.
Shankar, along with student activists and environmentalists, has been vocal in demanding the preservation of the land, emphasizing its importance for academic and ecological purposes. The protests intensified, leading to her detention during a demonstration.
The issue has sparked widespread debate, with opposition parties and civil society groups rallying against the government’s alleged attempt to commercialize public land. Environmentalists argue that the land is a crucial green zone, and selling it could have significant ecological consequences.
Meanwhile, government officials have yet to clarify their stance on the issue. The situation remains tense as students and activists continue their agitation, demanding an official assurance that the land will remain untouched.
