Telangana folk singer Gaddar passes away at 77, Rahul Gandhi pays tribute
Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to the folk singer and said he was saddened to hear about his death. Rahul Gandhi said, “Saddened to hear about the demise of Shri Gummadi Vittal Rao, Telangana’s iconic poet, balladeer and fiery activist. His love for the people of Telangana drove him to fight tirelessly for the marginalised.
May his legacy continue to inspire us all." Gaddar passed away at 3 pm, according to the Apollo Hospital release. “Shri Gummadi Vittal alias Gaddar aged 77, passed away at Apollo Spectra Hospital, Ameerpet, today at 3 pm, due to lungs and urinary problems and advanced age." It said that Gaddar was suffering from severe heart disease and was admitted to the hospital on July 20. "He was suffering from severe heart disease and got admitted on July 20th, 2023.
He underwent a bypass surgery on August 3rd, 2023 and recovered from it," the hospital release said. He is a past patient of lung and urinary problems, which along with advanced age aggravated and led to his passing away, the release stated. Congress, in a statement, said, “The death of Gaddar, who has been fighting tirelessly for the people for decades, is a great loss for the people of Telangana.
Revanth Reddy called on the Congress ranks as a sign of condolence for Gaddar's death. The Congress ranks should pay tribute by putting up Gaddar's portraits on the main roads in all mandal centres." BJP leader Etala Rajender also expressed deep shock over the death of Gaddar, saying his death was a great loss for Telangana. "His struggle for Telangana is unforgettable.
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