KCR, KTR extend condolences over demise of senior journalist Md Muneer

In his statement, Chandrashekhar Rao praised Muneer as a dedicated advocate for the working class and a key contributor to the Telangana statehood movement. He recalled how Muneer lived among the Singareni coal belt workers, amplifying their struggles and bringing their voices to the forefront through his journalism.

Hyderabad: BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao and party working president KT Rama Rao condoled the demise of senior journalist and Telangana Journalists Federation (TJF) leader MD Muneer. He passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Saturday night, after a prolonged battle against cancer.

In a statement, Chandrashekhar Rao hailed Muneer as a committed voice for the working class and a prominent figure in the Telangana statehood movement. He remembered Muneer as a journalist who lived among the Singareni coal belt workers, highlighting their issues and giving them a powerful voice through his reporting.

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He recalled Muneer’s significant role in reporting public sentiment, creating awareness and coordinating with all the stakeholders during the Telangana statehood agitation.

“His contribution, both as a journalist and TJF leader, will always be remembered,” he said. He extended his condolences to the bereaved family.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao also paid tribute, describing Muneer as a people’s journalist whose untimely death is an irreparable loss to Telangana especially the journalists. He remembered Muneer’s pivotal role as convener of the Sakala Janula Samme, a landmark strike during the Telangana movement, and said his commitment to the cause of Telangana and the workers’ struggles would remain etched in history. He lauded Muneer’s lifelong commitment to journalism rooted in activism and extended heartfelt sympathies to his family.