Senior BRS leader and Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath (62) breathed his last today at 5:45 AM while undergoing treatment at the AIG Hospital, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. He had been battling health issues for some time.
Health Struggles and Final Days
On the 5th of this month, Gopinath suffered a cardiac arrest and was immediately rushed to AIG Hospital. Doctors performed CPR and managed to revive his heartbeat. However, due to complications, he was placed on a ventilator in the ICU. Reports indicate he had been struggling with kidney-related issues for a while and had undergone dialysis three months ago at the same hospital. Unfortunately, his condition worsened after the recent heart attack, leading to his demise.
Political Journey with TDP and BRS
Maganti Gopinath’s political career began in 1982, inspired by Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), the founder of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). In 1985, he became the president of the Hyderabad City Telugu Youth Association, a position handed to him by NTR himself.
He entered the legislative arena in 2014, winning as a TDP candidate from Jubilee Hills. Later, amid shifting political alliances, he joined the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (now BRS) in 2018. That same year, he contested and won as a BRS candidate in the early elections. He secured his third consecutive term as MLA in the 2023 Assembly elections. Additionally, in 2022, he served as the BRS Hyderabad District President, playing a key role in the party.
Condolences Pour In
Several political leaders have expressed grief over the demise of Maganti Gopinath, remembering his contributions to Telangana’s politics.
FAQs
1. What was the cause of Maganti Gopinath’s death?
He suffered a cardiac arrest and had pre-existing kidney-related health issues.
2. Which party did Maganti Gopinath belong to?
He was a senior leader in the BRS (formerly TRS) and previously associated with TDP.
3. How many times was he elected as an MLA?
He won three times—in 2014, 2018, and 2023—from Jubilee Hills.