Minister Nara Lokesh, during the 51st day of his Praja Darbar grievance redressal programme at his residence in Undavalli on Friday, listened to an array of public concerns, ranging from personal grievances to community welfare issues. The minister promised justice and solutions, affirming his commitment to addressing long-standing problems faced by citizens.
The programme saw people from diverse backgrounds presenting their appeals, including requests for social security pensions, medical assistance, and measures to protect their lands from encroachers. Employment opportunities and infrastructure needs were also prominent issues raised by the attendees.
A heart-wrenching plea came from Bulamma, a resident of Bukkapatnam in Sri Sathya Sai district. She sought justice for her son, Mekala Gautam, who allegedly ended his life due to harassment by YSRC leader Eedarapalli Ram Mohan. Despite filing a police complaint, she claimed to face threats and pressure to withdraw the case. Minister Lokesh assured her that the matter would be thoroughly investigated and justice delivered.
Members of the Munnuru Kapu community, who migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh, voiced their struggles in obtaining BC-D caste certificates, which has obstructed their access to government benefits and employment opportunities. Lokesh pledged to address this bureaucratic hurdle and ensure their rightful entitlements.
Another troubling case came from Jagadeesh Kumar of Gopalapuram, who alleged fraud by a man named K. Prasad. Kumar had paid Rs 5 lakh, borrowed through a loan, for a promised government job that never materialised. Lokesh assured him of a detailed investigation and action against the accused.
In Visakhapatnam, T. Ramu highlighted the plight of over 80 backlog positions for persons with disabilities at Andhra University, which have remained vacant for 15 years.
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