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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Grants Aid to Medina Bus Crash Victim Families

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met with the bereaved families of the Medina bus crash victims in Hyderabad to offer support and reassurance. He announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for families of the deceased and Rs 3 lakh for the seriously injured, a decision made on humanitarian grounds as such deaths occur outside India. The state government had previously dispatched a delegation to Saudi Arabia and coordinated with authorities to facilitate the last rites. The Chief Minister also highlighted his personal, long-standing commitment to sponsoring Hajj pilgrims from his constituency.

Key Points: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Supports Medina Bus Crash Victims' Families

  • Rs 5 lakh compensation for deceased
  • Rs 3 lakh for seriously injured
  • Aid provided on humanitarian grounds
  • Delegation sent to Saudi Arabia
  • Last rites performed at Jannatul Baqi
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy assures support to families of Medina Bus crash victims

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy provides financial aid & assurances to families of victims from the Medina bus tragedy in Saudi Arabia.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy assures support to families of Medina Bus crash victims
"This government is yours and will always support you in difficult times. - CM Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, March 1

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy affirmed that the "People's Government" would stand firmly by the families of those who lost their lives in the recent Medina bus tragedy in Saudi Arabia.

Addressing the bereaved families at a meeting held in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said, "This government is yours and will always support you in difficult times," assuring all possible assistance.

He recalled that soon after the accident in Medina, a delegation led by Minority Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin was deputed to Saudi Arabia. The state government also facilitated travel arrangements for the victims' families. With the coordination of the Indian Consulate and the Saudi authorities, the last rites of the deceased were performed at Jannatul Baqi.

The Chief Minister noted that state governments generally do not provide compensation for deaths occurring outside the country. However, on humanitarian grounds, the Telangana government decided to extend financial assistance to the affected families.

CM Revanth Reddy handed over cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 3 lakh each to those who were seriously injured in the accident. He said the meeting was organised to personally reassure the families during their time of grief.

Recalling his long association with the Muslim community, the Chief Minister said that since 2009, he has been sponsoring five pilgrims annually, one from each of the five mandals in the Kodangal Assembly constituency, for the Hajj pilgrimage at his own expense. The selection process, he added, has been entrusted to local religious leaders.

Among those present at the meeting were the Chief Minister's Advisor Vem Narender Reddy, State Government Advisor Shabbir Ali, Nampally MLA Majid Hussain, Haj Committee Chairman Khusro Pasha, Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGMREIS) Vice Chairman Fahim Qureshi, State Minority Finance Corporation Chairman Obedullah Kotwal, CM OSD Vemula Srinivas and other officials.

- ANI

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Michael C
It's good to see swift action. Sending a delegation immediately and coordinating with consulate shows effective crisis management. Hope the compensation provides some relief to the families.
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Rajesh Q
A step in the right direction, but I have a respectful criticism. Announcing personal Hajj sponsorship during this somber meeting felt a bit out of place. The focus should have remained entirely on the victims and their families.
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Priyanka N
My heart goes out to the families. Performing the last rites at Jannatul Baqi, with government facilitation, would have been a small consolation in their immense grief. May the departed souls rest in peace.
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Karthik V
This sets a positive precedent. Many Indian states should have a clear policy for such NRI tragedies. The "People's Government" tagline feels real here. Hope the injured recover fully.
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Aman W
Good work by the CM and his team. The presence of officials from the Minority Corporation and Haj Committee shows they mobilized the right departments for support. This is how governance should be.

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