The ruling outfit in Andhra Pradesh YSRCP was grief-stricken by losing a young and prominent leader in the form of Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Information Technology for Andhra Pradesh Mekapati Goutham Reddy. It is shocking that he barely crossed 50 and is no more now.
Irrespective of the political parties, the members of the political fraternity across the Telugu states are condoling his sudden death. The serving Vice President of India Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu also condoled his death. Knowing the news, a few politicians reached the Apollo Hospital and expressed their grief at his demise.
Following the procedure, the required arrangements to shift the mortal remains of Mekapati Gautham Reddy to his native place from Hyderabad have begun and his body is expected to reach Nellore city by today evening.
According to the information, his last rites are likely to be held on Wednesday. Gautham Reddy’s son is currently in America and the formalities will be started once he reaches his residence.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy who was informed of the news was in a deep shock and left for Hyderabad. Expressing his grief on the sad news, the chief minister had recalled his association with the late leader.
Reacting to the sudden demise of Mekapati Gautham Reddy, CM Jagan had termed the news as painful and a great video for the party. Calling the IT Minister Gautham Reddy a young and dynamic leader, Jagan had offered his condolences to the family members of Gautham Reddy.
Earlier, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s mother YS Vijayamma and sister YS Sharmila reached the Apollo Hospital and extended their condolences to the family members. The mother-daughter duo tried to inculcate courage in Gautham Reddy’s wife and urged her to be strong in the tough time.
Recalling the sad incident, Mekapati Gautahm Reddy was about to go to a gym as per his daily routine. While leaving, he reportedly complained of chest pain. Reacting swiftly, his family members took him to Jubilee Hills Apollo Hospital. Sadly, he could not make it and breathed his last. The hospital issued a press note on the same.