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Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President K. Chandrasekhar Rao was deeply emotional while paying last respects to MLA Maganti Gopinath, who suddenly passed away at 63. Gopinath, a three-time MLA from Jubilee Hills, had recently won the 2023 election by a significant margin against Mohammed Azharuddin. He was accompanied by senior party leaders during the tribute ceremony, highlighting the personal loss for the BRS. This marks the second BRS MLA death in recent months, adding to the party's challenges.

Key Points: KCR Mourns BRS MLA Gopinath's Sudden Cardiac Death

  • BRS MLA died at 63 after cardiac arrest and kidney complications
  • KCR broke down while paying final tributes
  • Gopinath won 2023 election defeating Mohammed Azharuddin
  • Second BRS MLA to pass away in recent months
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KCR breaks down while paying last respects to BRS MLA

Emotional moment as KCR pays last respects to Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath, who passed away after cardiac arrest

"The loss of Gopinath is a significant blow to our party - K. Chandrasekhar Rao"

Hyderabad, June 8

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao broke down while paying his last respects to party MLA Maganti Gopinath, who passed away on Sunday.

KCR, as Chandrasekhar Rao is popularly known, was visibly moved while paying homage to Gopinath at the latter’s residence.

Gopinath, the BRS MLA from Jubilee Hills constituency, died early Sunday, three days after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest. He was 63.

He was also undergoing treatment for kidney-related complications, having recently undergone surgery.

KCR, who was shocked over the demise of the MLA, laid a wreath on the mortal remains of Gopinath at the latter’s residence at Doctors Colony in Madhapur.

The former Chief Minister consoled the family members. He was accompanied by BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao, senior leader T. Harish Rao, MP Ravichandra and others.

Earlier, KCR expressed shock over Gopinath’s demise. The BRS chief conveyed his condolences to his family.

Andhra Pradesh minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) General Secretary Nara Lokesh also visited Gopinath’s residence to pay his last respects. Accompanied by his wife, Brahmini, he consoled the family members.

Gopinath began his political career with the TDP in the 1980s and headed the Hyderabad unit of Telugu Yuvata, the youth wing of the party.

He was elected to the Telangana Assembly from Jubilee Hills in 2014 on a TDP ticket. He later joined the BRS and was re-elected in 2018.

Gopinath scored a hat-trick in 2023, defeating his nearest rival and former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin of the Congress by over 16,000 votes.

He is the second BRS MLA from Hyderabad to pass away since their election in 2023.

Lasya Nanditha died in a road accident in February 2024, barely four months after she was elected from Secunderabad Cantonment.

She was the daughter of BRS leader and five-time MLA from Secunderabad constituency, G. Sayanna, who had passed away in February 2023 due to illness.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Very sad to hear about MLA Gopinath's passing. He seemed like a dedicated public servant who served across party lines. KCR's emotional reaction shows how much he valued him. May his soul rest in peace 🙏
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Priya M.
This is the second BRS MLA from Hyderabad to pass away in just 6 months! Very unfortunate. Our politicians should focus more on their health - the stress of public life takes a heavy toll.
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Suresh V.
KCR showing his human side. People forget politicians are humans too with emotions. Gopinath ji served people for decades - respect for his service. Hope his family gets strength in this difficult time.
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Ananya R.
Interesting to see TDP's Lokesh paying respects despite Gopinath leaving their party. Shows political rivalries don't matter when it comes to basic humanity. More of this decency needed in Indian politics!
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Vikram J.
Heartbreaking to lose two MLAs so soon after elections. Makes you think - are we working our public representatives too hard? They need better healthcare facilities and work-life balance like any professional.
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Neha P.
Gopinath garu's journey from TDP to BRS shows how fluid Telangana politics is. But beyond party lines, he clearly earned respect across spectrum. That's real political legacy. Om Shanti 🕊️

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