Telangana Deputy CM Visits Ailing School

Telangana Deputy CM Visits Gurukul School After Tragic Deaths of Two Students

Hyderabad: In the wake of the tragic deaths of two young students, Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar made a crucial visit to the Peddapur Government Residential School in Jagtial district on August 13. The school has been in the spotlight after two students, Yedamalla Anirudh and Rajarapu Ganaditya, died under mysterious circumstances, with some others falling sick in the last 15 days.

The Deputy CM’s visit was marked by a sense of urgency and concern as he interacted with the students, trying to understand the cause of these sudden deaths. Anirudh, a 12-year-old student of Class 6, died on August 9, while Ganaditya, a 13-year-old student of Class 7, passed away on July 26. Although the exact causes of their deaths have not yet been confirmed, there is speculation that snakebite or food poisoning could be the reasons behind these unfortunate incidents.

Government Response and Announcements

Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka expressed his condolences to the grieving families and announced that the state government would provide jobs to the families of the deceased students as a means of support. During his inspection of the school premises, the Deputy CM identified several areas that needed immediate improvement. He assured the students that the government would take steps to improve their living conditions, including providing new beds and bedsheets.

Both the Deputy CM and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held discussions with the school’s in-charge principal, Mahipal Reddy, seeking detailed information about the circumstances leading to the deaths and the health of other students who fell sick. They emphasized the importance of regular medical check-ups for the students and called for a review of the existing facilities at the residential school, including the adequacy of staff members and the presence of a duty nurse.

In light of the recent incidents, the Deputy CM stated that the government is now on high alert regarding the health and safety of students in residential schools across the state. He announced that a thorough cleaning of all schools would be undertaken under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), and paramedical staff would be deployed in every school to monitor student health. Furthermore, he instructed every MLA and district collector to regularly inspect government schools within their jurisdiction. He suggested that they should dine with the students at least once a month to personally address any issues related to food quality.

KTR’s Involvement and Call for Action

The visit by the Deputy CM came just a day after K T Rama Rao (KTR), the working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), visited the same school. KTR has been vocal about the deteriorating conditions in government hostels and the need for immediate action. He highlighted the alarming statistic that nearly 500 students are currently suffering from various illnesses in these hostels.

KTR announced the formation of a committee, led by BRS leader and former IPS officer R S Praveen Kumar, to investigate the matter further. The committee is tasked with preparing a comprehensive report on the conditions in these schools, which will be submitted to the government.

During his visit, KTR also demanded that the government secure jobs for the family members of the students who tragically died in these hostels. He recalled that the BRS government, under the leadership of KCR, had established 1,000 Gurukul residential schools across the state. However, he expressed concern that the government had become complacent, assuming that all was well in these institutions.

KTR urged district collectors to adopt these schools and conduct weekly inspections to ensure that the students’ needs are being met. He stressed the importance of improving the quality of food served in these schools, emphasizing that no more lives should be lost due to neglect.

Political and Social Implications

KTR’s statements and the Deputy CM’s visit underscore the political and social implications of the recent tragedies in Telangana’s residential schools. The deaths of the two students have sparked widespread concern about the safety and well-being of children in these institutions. The government’s response, including the visits by high-ranking officials and the promises of job support for the affected families, reflects the seriousness with which the matter is being addressed.

However, the situation has also highlighted the need for ongoing vigilance and improvement in the management of residential schools. The tragic events have served as a wake-up call for the state government, prompting it to take more proactive measures to ensure that such incidents do not recur.

As the investigation into the deaths of Anirudh and Ganaditya continues, the focus remains on implementing the necessary changes to protect the health and safety of all students in Telangana’s residential schools. The outcome of this case will likely influence future policies and practices in the state’s educational institutions, with the goal of preventing such tragedies in the future.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this article is based on available reports and ongoing investigations. The content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The details of the case are subject to further investigation and official confirmation.

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