Archive · 25 Jan 2026
YSRCP Demands Inquiry into Engineer's Death
A government engineer named Govind Rao died during a meeting.
The YSRCP party says he was humiliated by the meeting chair, Pattabhi Ram Kommareddy, and demands a judicial inquiry.
Kommareddy says Rao had health problems and died of a medical emergency.
The YSRCP claims the meeting was unnecessary and rude, while Kommareddy says it was routine and no misconduct occurred.
The family moved Rao to another hospital, where he reportedly suffered a second stroke.
Kommareddy alleges the incident is being politicized.
GVMC Superintendent Engineer Govind Rao died during a review meeting chaired by TDP leader Pattabhi Ram Kommareddy.
YSRCP alleges Kommareddy humiliated Rao, leading to his death, and demands a judicial inquiry.
Kommareddy claims Rao suffered a medical emergency and denies any misconduct during the meeting.
The meeting was convened to address public complaints and discuss non-functional vehicles.
Rao had underlying health issues, including diabetes and high blood pressure, according to Kommareddy.
- Who
- GVMC Superintendent Engineer Govind Rao and TDP leader Pattabhi Ram Kommareddy
- What
- Death of Govind Rao during a review meeting
- When
- January 25, 2024
- Where
- Amaravati
- Why
- Allegations of humiliation and high-handedness by Kommareddy
- Deceased Engineer
- Govind Rao
- Position
- GVMC Superintendent Engineer
- Meeting Chair
- Pattabhi Ram Kommareddy
- Alleged Cause of Death
- Humiliation and high-handedness (YSRCP claim)
- Meeting Purpose
- Address public complaints and discuss non-functional vehicles
- Kommareddy's Defense
- Medical emergency during routine review
- Engineer's Health Issues
- Diabetes and high blood pressure
- YSRCP Demand
- Judicial inquiry into the death