BC Leaders visit family of Telangana activist who died by suicide

Metro India News | BACHANNAPET : Several Backward Classes leaders, led by T. Chiranjeevulu, Chairman of the BC Intellectuals Forum (BCIF), Hyderabad, visited the family of Telangana movement activist Lakshman Goud on Friday in Konne village of Bachannapet mandal, Jangaon district. Lakshman Goud had recently died by suicide, reportedly following circumstances, that his family claims, caused him severe mental distress. Chiranjeevulu alleged that Telangana had now fallen under the control of dominant and powerful sections, while even the families of the 1200 youngsters who sacrificed their lives for statehood continued to struggle for justice.

The BCIF chairman also expressed serious concern over the conduct of Jangaon District Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha. Referring to allegations made by Lakshman Goud's family that unnecessary land disputes had been created, Chiranjeevulu demanded an immediate government inquiry into the matter. BC activist Vatte Janaiah also demanded immediate justice for the bereaved family and said that both the Congress and BRS parties should accept responsibility for the situation.

The leaders urged the government to accept moral responsibility for Lakshman Goud's death and immediately fulfil four demands. First, they demanded an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 1 crore to the bereaved family. Second, they sought a government job for Lakshman Goud's wife. Third, they demanded that the family receive all welfare benefits, recognition and assistance extended by the government to Telangana statehood movement activists and their families.

Finally, they called for an impartial investigation into the circumstances that led to his death and strict action against those found responsible. Chiranjeevulu urged the BRS party to provide immediate financial assistance of at least Rs. 1 crore to the bereaved family. Vatte Janaiah, Bairi Shekar Goud, Chenna Srikanth, Raghavender Goud and other leaders warned that if the government failed to respond and provide justice to the family, they would intensify their agitation in the coming days.