Archive · 10 Aug 2026
Leaders, Students Mourn Medical Student Priyanka's Death in Rajamahendravaram
Something very sad happened in a city called Rajamahendravaram.
A young doctor named Priyanka, who was still studying to become a specialist, got hurt in a road incident and passed away.
Many people were very upset about this.
Important leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, said they were deeply saddened too.
They said the people responsible for what happened should be punished.
The police have already caught the people believed to be responsible.
The government said it will investigate the case carefully and will pay the medical expenses incurred by Priyanka's family.
Students and supporters held candlelight rallies in the evening to ask for justice.
One leader asked for schools and colleges to close for a day in protest.
Everyone hopes Priyanka's family gets justice.
PG medical student Dr Priyanka died from injuries sustained in a road incident in Rajamahendravaram on Sunday.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said the alliance government would ensure those responsible faced stringent punishment.
Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said the accused had been arrested and remanded, with a comprehensive investigation ordered on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's instructions.
Rajamahendravaram MP D. Purandeswari joined candlelight rallies with GSL Medical College students and demanded stringent action.
YSRC leader Margani Bharat called for a bandh of educational institutions on Monday, alleging the government was attempting to weaken the case.
- Who
- Dr Priyanka, a PG medical student who died from her injuries, and political leaders including Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, MP D. Purandeswari, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh and YSRC leaders.
- What
- Dr Priyanka died after being injured in a road incident, prompting grief from leaders, candlelight rallies by students and YSRC workers, and demands for justice and stringent punishment.
- When
- On Sunday, with a bandh of educational institutions called for Monday.
- Where
- Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh (reported from Kakinada).
- Why
- To seek justice for Priyanka and demand stringent punishment for those responsible for the incident.
Alliance Government's Position
YSRC's Position
Government Response to the Incident
Alliance Government's Position
The alliance government took the incident seriously from the beginning, the accused have been arrested and remanded, and a comprehensive investigation has been ordered on the Chief Minister's instructions.
YSRC's Position
The YSRC alleges the state government is attempting to weaken the case, and that the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister have not responded adequately to the incident.
Demands for Justice
Alliance Government's Position
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said those responsible would face stringent punishment, and the government would bear Priyanka's family's medical expenses.
YSRC's Position
Margani Bharat called for a bandh of educational institutions on Monday and said the YSRC would continue its fight until justice is delivered to Priyanka's family.
- Victim
- Dr Priyanka, a PG medical student
- Incident
- Road incident in Rajamahendravaram
- Accused status
- Arrested and remanded
- Investigation
- Comprehensive investigation ordered on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's instructions
- Medical expenses
- Government to bear expenses incurred by Priyanka's family
- Protests
- Candlelight rallies on Sunday night; bandh of educational institutions called for Monday
- Key figures
- Pawan Kalyan, D. Purandeswari, Kandula Durgesh, Margani Bharat, Jakkampudi Vijayalakshmi