BJP demands justice for Preethi, support for family

HYDERABAD: BJP national general secretary and state in-charge Tarun Chugh expressed grief over the death of medical student Preethi in Warangal and said that the manner in which a student attempted suicide shows that Telangana is not safe for students and women. Such incidents create a situation of fear in the society, he said here on Wednesday.

Chugh said that every section in the state is fed up with Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao’s rule. It has been three years since the state government has distributed fee reimbursement and scholarship amount, which has adversely impacted the academic and future prospects of 18 lakh students. Less than 50% of the allocated funds have been spent for SC students.

It is ridiculous that despite being flooded with anguished parents and elders, action is not being taken against those resorting to ragging in colleges, he said.

The Rao government has discriminated against dalits, BCs, women, farmers and students. All government officials and BRS elected representatives are busy pleasing Rao and his family even as the law and order situation is deteriorating by the day. On his part, the Chief Minister is busy with political tourism, Chugh said.

The BJP leader demanded the state government to ensure that police will impartially investigate the gruesome Preethi issue and provide justice. He sought support for her family.

Chugh assured the people of the state that the BJP would do everything possible to get justice for the victim's family.