Key Takeaways
- The BJP MLA Raghunandan Rao was detained after joining a protest with Vidya Volunteers.
- Vidya Volunteers staged a sit‑in at the School Education Commissioner’s office demanding contract renewals.
- Tensions rose between police and volunteers, leading to the MLA’s transfer to Nampally police station.
Hyderabad: BJP MLA Raghunandan Rao was taken into custody on Monday as he stood in solidarity with the Vidya Volunteers.
The group participated in a sit‑in protest at the School Education Commissioner‘s office in Lakdikapool.
The demonstration was organised to demand the renewal of their positions.
The Vidya Volunteers staged a peaceful protest by occupying the road in front of the School Education Commissioner’s Office, pressing for the renewal of their contracts and the settlement of three months’ pending salaries.
In a show of support, MLA Raghunandan Rao joined forces with the Vidya Volunteers, joining them in the protest.
However, tension escalated between the Police and the Vidya Volunteers during an argument. In the midst of the situation, Raghunandan Rao was detained by the police and subsequently taken to Nampally police station.
