Political Battle Escalates in Andhra Pradesh Over Medical College Privatization Plan

Dec 16, 2025 02:17 pm CST

The Chandrababu Naidu government's initiative to develop medical colleges through Public-Private Partnership has triggered intense political conflict in Andhra Pradesh, with YSR Congress Party collecting one crore signatures in opposition while claiming the move would make medical education unaffordable. Meanwhile, TDP defends the policy as essential to address India's doctor shortage and align with national healthcare development strategies.