Lasya Nandita’s vibrant legacy: How a BRS MLA’s tragic accident shook Hyderabad
On a cold morning in February 2023, the city of Hyderabad woke up to the tragic news of Lasya Nandita’s untimely death.
An active and promising BRS MLA, who had won her first election by a significant margin, lost her life in a road accident.
With Nandita emerging as a rising star in Telangana’s political scene, the news left the entire state in shock and disbelief.
But who is Lasya Nandita and what makes her stand out among other politicians? Born in 1986 to politician and former MLA G. Sayanna, Nandita is no stranger to politics.
She was actively involved in social service activities from her teenage years and joined the BRS party at the age of 26.
Her dedication and hard work soon caught the attention of the party leaders and she was selected as the corporator of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. .
But in 2023, Nandita‘s political career took a turning point.
Lasya Nandita’s vibrant legacy: How a BRS MLA’s tragic accident shook Hyderabad
She was selected as the BRS candidate for the Secunderabad Cantonment constituency after her father’s sudden death last year.
This surprised many, including Nandita herself, as she had never contested an election before.
But her passion and determination to serve people made her take up this responsibility.
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2023 election is crucial for Telangana, BRS party is facing tough competition from Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP.
As candidates begin their campaign across the state, all eyes are on the Secunderabad Cantonment, where two top academics are vying for the prestigious post.
Nandita’s main rival was Dr. G. V. Vennela, a physician and social activist active in women’s empowerment and health care.
Election campaigning in Secunderabad Cantonment was different. An engineering graduate, Nandita connected with people on a personal level.
Lasya Nandita’s vibrant legacy: How a BRS MLA’s tragic accident shook Hyderabad
He promised to continue his father’s legacy and work for the development of the constituency, especially the downtrodden SC community.
Her speeches were full of passion and conviction and she came across as someone who genuinely cared for her people.
After the counting of votes, it became clear that Nandita had stolen the hearts of the people.
She won with a majority of 17,169 votes and became the first BRS MLA from Secunderabad Cantonment.
The state was in awe of her achievement and her victory speech was met with thunderous applause and cheers.
But fate had something else in store for Nandita. Two months after her victory, she lost her life in a fatal road accident near Hyderabad.
It reminded her eerily of her father’s untimely death just a year earlier.
The entire state mourned her death as many described her as a bright and promising leader who could bring about a significant change in Telangana’s political scene.
Nandita’s sudden death has left a void that can never be filled.
Lasya Nandita’s vibrant legacy: How a BRS MLA’s tragic accident shook Hyderabad
But her legacy inspires many young leaders, especially women, to enter politics and serve the people with dedication and passion.
Her untimely death reminds us of the need for better road infrastructure and safety measures in our country.
As we remember Lasya Nandita on her birth anniversary this year, let us also reflect on her powerful legacy and the impact she had on the people of Telangana.
Her life may have been short, but her short but remarkable political career will live forever in our memories.
