Girl students agitate against Hyderabad college

At least 500 students of St. Francis College for Women in Hyderabad on Monday took part in a protest against the college’s management over the rule on the length of Kurtis and tops, in front of their college gate for more than two hours in the morning.

The students belonging to various courses came together and held placards to protest against the newly-imposed dress code brought in by the management. “I am sorry..did my knees distract you from reading this poster?’’ read a placard. “Protesting to educate you about equality,’’ read another.

St. Francis College for Women is one of the most popular and most sought after colleges in Hyderabad, with more than 4,000 total strength of students. In the academic year beginning from August 1,  the college management implemented a dress code prescribed in the college prospectus and the student handbook in full compliance.