CM sanctions ₹15 lakh assistance to families of Telangana movement activists

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to provide financial assistance of ₹10 lakh to the family members of Lingala Kedari and his wife Pushpalatha, who died in a tragic incident earlier this month, in recognition of their contribution to the Telangana movement.

Mr. Kedari, a resident of Shantinagar–Postal Colony in Hanumakonda, and his wife were involved in social service during the separate Telangana movement. The couple ran a small hotel and provided free meals, tiffins and tea to activists during the movement. They also campaigned against food wastage by emphasising the importance of treating food with respect.

Mr. Kedari died on September 9, 2026, while Ms. Pushpalatha died the following day. The Hanumakonda Collector was told to ensure that the ₹10 lakh sanctioned from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) reaches their eligible legal heirs.