Former MLA Kasu Mahesh Reddy expressed deep concern over the growing number of diarrhea-related deaths in the Gurazala constituency, highlighting the alarming situation where contaminated drinking water has already claimed the lives of seven individuals, mainly affecting the poor.
Speaking to the media in Narasaraopeta, he said that the Municipal councilors have repeatedly complained about contaminated water, yet the Municipal Commissioner has shown no response. He demanded that the government provide immediate compensation of Rs 50 lakh to each family affected by these preventable deaths.
He criticized the TDP coalition government for being more focused on dividing shares in wine shops, belt shops, mines, and gambling clubs than on the health and well-being of the public. He stated that the government has failed to provide even clean drinking water, putting lives at risk.
He pointed out that five people died from diarrhea in Lenin Nagar, Piduguralla Municipality, and two more died yesterday in Anjanapur, Dachepalli town. He asserted that such incidents did not occur during his tenure, and he attributed the current crisis to the decision to supply water from a different borewell than the one previous government had dug.
He further noted that, during his government, he secured central funding of Rs. 300 crore for safe water projects in Gurazala, and he urged the present government to prioritize and complete these projects. He warned that he would stand by the affected families and fight for their rights if the government does not act promptly.
