Tensions prevailed on Monday when members of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) staged a protest outside ministers’ residential complexes, demanding the immediate release of pending scholarships and fee reimbursements for students across Telangana.

Led by SFI State President S Rajinikanth and Secretary T Nagaraju, the protest accused the state government of neglecting the education sector and failing to release student fees. “The government is threatening not to pay student fees and is doing grave injustice to over 15 lakh Dalit, tribal and backward class students,” they said, alleging that arrears have mounted to Rs 10,500 crore, including dues from both the previous and current governments.

The leaders criticised the government for withholding certificates of students in private i

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