# Andhra Pradesh public education disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andhra-pradesh-public-education-disputes > Updated: 2026-09-02T05:16:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Political disputes regarding the public education system in Andhra Pradesh have intensified. Initially, YSR Congress Party leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy challenged state government claims of increased enrollment, citing UDISE+ data to allege a decline of over 5.56 lakh students in government schools between the 2023-24 and 2025-26 academic years. Following these disputes over enrollment and school numbers, tensions escalated over the government’s decision to convert the Marikavalasa Tribal Welfare Residential School in Visakhapatnam into a Centre of Excellence through a private partnership. This move led to the mid-year relocation of hundreds of tribal students, sparking protests from parents and student organizations. The situation further deteriorated as YS Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned police actions, including the house arrest of opposition leaders, accusing the government of suppressing dissent. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Andhra Pradesh government faces backlash over tribal school relocation YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has criticized the Andhra Pradesh government for relocating tribal students from the Marikavalasa Tribal School and detaining opposition leaders during protests. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andhra-pradesh-government-faces-backlash-over-tribal-school-relocation ### 2026-08-23: Andhra Pradesh school enrollment claims disputed by YS Jagan Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has disputed state government claims of rising school enrollment, citing UDISE+ data that shows a decline of over 5.5 lakh students in government schools. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andhra-pradesh-school-enrollment-claims-disputed-by-ys-jagan --- Cite as: Andhra Pradesh public education disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/andhra-pradesh-public-education-disputes