MG University Students Protest Overnight Over Water Shortage at Girls' Hostel
Female students at Mahatma Gandhi University staged a late-night protest on Tuesday, alleging that persistent shortages of drinking water and water for daily use at the girls' hostel have remained unresolved for an extended period. The students gathered outside the Vice-Chancellor's guest house, demanding immediate intervention to restore adequate water supply and address what they described as a serious disruption to hostel life.
The protest took place at Mahatma Gandhi University in Nalgonda district, where students said the ongoing water shortage had made it increasingly difficult to meet basic daily needs. Raising slogans, they called on the university administration to ensure uninterrupted access to both drinking water and water required for routine use.
According to the protesting students, the crisis has intensified because water that was intended for hostel supply has been diverted to newly constructed buildings on the campus. They alleged that this diversion has left hostel residents struggling to access sufficient water for essential activities, prompting them to launch the demonstration.
Students Seek Immediate Administrative Action
The students said they approached the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar during the late-night protest to bring the issue directly to the attention of the university's senior administration. However, they alleged that the concerned caretakers and wardens failed to take immediate steps to address the situation.
They criticised what they described as administrative negligence, arguing that the handling of the issue reflected poor management and a lack of accountability toward students' welfare. The protesters said repeated difficulties in securing basic amenities had forced them to escalate their concerns through a public demonstration.
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Concerns Over Health and Academic Life
The students maintained that the absence of reliable drinking water and adequate water for daily use was affecting more than just routine hostel operations. They said the shortage was having an adverse impact on residents' health, hygiene and ability to focus on their studies.
Access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities is considered a fundamental requirement in university hostels, making uninterrupted water supply essential for student welfare and campus living.
Demand for Permanent Solution
As part of their demands, the students called on the university administration to constitute a high-level committee to inspect conditions at the girls' hostel and recommend a permanent solution to the water crisis.
They also sought an inquiry into the role of the concerned caretakers and wardens, urging the university to take appropriate action if negligence is established.
The protesters warned that if the university administration does not respond promptly and resolve the issue, they will intensify their agitation in the coming days.
At the time reflected in the source report, no response from the university administration regarding the students' allegations or demands had been included.