Basavaiah, a student from Attili, expressed his struggle to join IIT Lucknow due to financial constraints. The fee for the program is ₹4 lakh, which his family, comprising poor laborers, could not afford. State Education Minister Nara Lokesh assured Basavaiah that he would address the fee issue, providing much-needed support.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Ayyannapatrudu lauded Minister Nara Lokesh for his assistance, praising the intervention as inspirational. Ayyannapatrudu highlighted that Basavaiah’s dream of attending IIT Lucknow would not have been possible without this support, and he extended his best wishes to the student.
Basavaiah publicly thanked Nara Lokesh in a tweet, tagging the Minister and explaining his financial difficulties. Minister Nara Lokesh responded, affirming his commitment to fulfilling Basavaiah’s dream and expressing his responsibility to ensure the student’s educational aspirations are realized. This act of support has garnered widespread praise for Nara Lokesh.