Hyderabad, July 23 -- Various schools and junior colleges in Hyderabad have declared a holiday on Wednesday, July 23.

The decision was taken after student unions called for a statewide bandh.

Bandh called

Student groups including the All India Students' Federation (AISF) and Students' Federation of India (SFI) have announced a bandh.

The bandh has been called to push their demands on several issues that have been pending for a long time.

One of the major issues is the high fees in private schools and colleges in Hyderabad and various other districts in Telangana. Another issue is the delay in the release of scholarships.

They are of the opinion that the mid-day meal schedule should not be limited to schools and should be extended to...