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Lok Satta Party National President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today described Mr. Pinnamaneni Koteswara Rao as an outstanding leader who spread education with a missionary zeal. If thousands of people with modest background have broken out of shackles of poverty and are making their mark across the world, the credit goes to people like Pinnamaneni who promoted establishment of primary and high schools in every village. He visited every village and knew every teacher by name, Dr. JP said recalling that Pinnamaneni was Krishna Zilla Parishad Chairman when he was a student and remained in that position when he became a District Collector.

Dr. JP said that India was fortunate to have towering leaders at the national, State and local levels in the post-Independence generation. Pinnamaneni was an ardent champion of local self-government and dedicated to the cause of the farmer. A man of impeccable integrity and high personal values, he transcended pettiness and brought diverse groups together in the interests of the State and the nation. It is a pity that we no longer have leaders of that caliber, said Dr. JP and added that the life and work of Pinnamaneni should serve as a message to the younger generation.

Dr. JP conveyed his condolences to the family members and innumerable friends and admirers of Pinnamaneni, who passed away on Thursday, September 27.

The Lok Satta Party today demanded that the Government/Road Transport Corporation roll back the increase in bus fares as it would adversely impact the finances of poor and lower middle class families.

In a media statement, Lok Satta Party General Secretary Katari Srinivasa Rao said that the State Government should meet the additional burden of the hike in diesel charges on the RTC since it caters to public transportation.

The Lok Satta Party has steadfastly maintained that public transportation be spared from periodical hike in diesel charges, Mr. Srinivasa Rao recalled.

Mr. Srinivasa Rao warned that the steep hike in RTC bus fares would prove counterproductive in no time since lower rail fares will lure passengers.

Mr. Srinivasa Rao expressed surprise over political parties hitting the roads on issues like bus fares now, having allowed the monsoon session of the legislature to get washed out without pinning down the Government on its anti people policies.