KTR blames Congress govt for student suicide in Gurukul hostel

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao expressed anguish over the suicide of a fifth-grade student at a Gurukul hostel in Yadadri-Bhongir district, blaming the Congress government for neglecting school infrastructure and student welfare. He warned of public backlash if no action is taken.

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Monday expressed deep anguish over the suicide of a fifth-grade student at the Jyothiba Phule Gurukul hostel in Toopranpet, Choutuppal mandal of Yadadri Bhongir district. Calling the incident a tragic outcome of government negligence, he blamed the Congress regime for the deteriorating conditions in Gurukul schools.

“Students are being forced to eat rice infested with worms and survive in hostels lacking even basic facilities. This is driving them to take their own lives,” he said.

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Taking to X, Rama Rao reminded that nearly 90 students have already died in Gurukuls over last 19 months due to various reasons and yet the Congress government remains unmoved. He warned that if the Chief Minister fails to act, the Congress government might have to face parents.