YSRCP Launches Statewide Protests Against Medical College Privatization

The YSRCP initiated protests statewide opposing the Andhra Pradesh government's alleged decision to privatize medical colleges, citing threats to affordable education and healthcare. The move was criticized for potentially depriving underprivileged students and causing loss of access to multi-specialty healthcare under a Public-Private Partnership model.

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) initiated statewide protests on Wednesday. They oppose the Andhra Pradesh government's alleged plan to privatize government medical colleges.

Rallies were reported in all 175 Assembly constituencies, where participants joined a one-crore signature campaign. The opposition seeks to overturn the government's alleged privatization decision.

YSRCP, led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, claims this plan jeopardizes affordable medical education and healthcare access, especially for underprivileged students, due to reliance on a Public-Private Partnership model.

(With inputs from agencies.)