Nara Lokesh holds ‘Praja Darbar’ in Naravaripalle

Minister for Education and IT, Nara Lokesh, held the 54th Praja Darbar during his visit to Naravaripalle on Monday. The minister, who participated in the Sankranti celebrations, personally interacted with citizens and received petitions regarding their challenges and grievances.
One of the petitioners, Gurram Kokila from Dinne, Kammepalle Gram Panchayat in Punganur constituency, expressed her anguish. She alleged that her husband, Gurram Ekambaram, was murdered by relatives of the then-minister Peddireddy during the YSRCP regime, though it was staged as a road accident. She requested justice and financial assistance for her family, which is struggling without support.
K Venkata Lakshmi from Pothuvaripalle, Kalakada Mandal in Annamaiah district, sought help, stating that she is an agricultural labourer living in a rented house. She requested a house site and a home to sustain her life.
Venkata Subrahmanyam from Papampeta, Anantapur Rural Mandal, reported an attempt by Konanti Ramappa and K. Venkata Chowdary to encroach upon his one-acre farmland. He urged the minister to protect his land.
Representatives of the Andhra Pradesh State SERP Employees JAC requested that the strike period of Velugu staff under the previous YSRCP government be considered as regular leave, with salaries disbursed accordingly. They also demanded the release of pending annual increments, an extension of the service age to 62 years, implementation of a pay scale, and job security for Velugu staff. Family members of deceased employees working at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) appealed for compassionate appointments based on eligibility.
N. Jayashree from Gaddamvaripalle, Chittoor district, who served as a contract teacher in TTD schools for 12 years, stated that her contract was not renewed for 2021–22. She requested that action be taken in her case.
Residents of Kammepalle, Pulicherla Mandal in Chittoor district, who depend on animal husbandry, requested the provision of Gokulam sheds.
K. Gowtami, a former data entry operator at the Aarogyasri department of SVIMS hospital, Tirupati, claimed she was terminated from her job and appealed for reinstatement.
After carefully listening to each grievance, Minister Lokesh assured the petitioners that he would work towards resolving their issues promptly.