Hyderabad: Maganti Gopinath, the sitting MLA of Jubilee Hills constituency, passed away on Sunday morning following a massive heart attack. He was 63.
Doctors at AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, declared him dead at 5:45 am.
According to a medical bulletin, Gopinath was admitted to the hospital on June 5 around 2:56 pm after suffering a major heart attack at his residence. He was also undergoing treatment for kidney-related complications, having recently undergone surgery.
A senior leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Gopinath was a three-time MLA. He was first elected from Jubilee Hills in 2014 on a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) ticket before switching to the BRS.
He retained the seat in both 2018 and 2023, most recently defeating Congress candidate and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin.
Born on June 2, 1963, in Hyderguda, Gopinath completed his BA from Osmania University. His political journey began in the 1980s as the president of Telugu Yuvatha, the youth wing of the TDP, a position he held from 1985 to 1992.
His sudden demise has come as a shock to political circles and his constituents, with many expressing condolences over the loss of a leader known for his accessibility and grassroots connect.
CM Revanth Reddy mourns the passing of Maganti Gopinath
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed profound grief over the demise of Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath.
In a condolence message, the Chief Minister conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. He described Gopinath’s death as a significant loss and extended heartfelt condolences to his family members during this difficult time.
KCR pays last respects to Maganti Gopinath
BRS chief and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) paid floral tributes to the mortal remains of Jubilee Hills BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath.
KCR became visibly emotional upon seeing the late leader’s body. He later consoled the grieving family members, offering them words of comfort and assurance. KCR promised that the party would stand by them and extend all necessary support during this difficult time.
KTR remembers Gopinath’s service, calls it a big loss to the party
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) expressed profound grief over the untimely passing of Jubilee Hills MLA and senior party leader Maganti Gopinath. He recalled Gopinath’s significant contributions to the development of the Jubilee Hills constituency across his three terms as MLA.
Describing the loss as a major setback to the party, KTR conveyed his deepest condolences to Gopinath’s family and prayed for strength and peace during this difficult time.
