Folk Singer V Saichander, Whose Songs Gained Popularity During Telangana Agitation, Dies At 39

Saichander, who gained popularity for his songs during the Telangana agitation, died following a heart attack on Thursday.

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao paid his respects to Saichander and consoled the grieving family members. ( Image Source :Twitter/@TelanganaCMO )

Folk singer V Saichander, known for his songs during the Telangana agitation, passed away at the age of 39 in Hyderabad after suffering a cardiac arrest on Thursday, ABP Desam reported. Saichander is survived by his wife and two children.

After the creation of Telangana, Saichander had joined Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and was made the chairman of the State Warehousing Corporation.

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao visited Saichander's residence to pay his respects and offered condolences to the family members. CM KCR expressed shock at the sudden demise of Saichander, also known as Saichand.

He mentioned that Saichander possessed exceptional talent as a singer since his childhood. He also acknowledged Saichander's significant contribution through his songs during the Telangana agitation. He stated that Saichander had always been present at the public meetings he addressed, highlighting the singer's active involvement in supporting the cause.

అకాల మరణం చెందిన, తెలంగాణ ఉద్యమ ప్రజా గాయకుడు, రాష్ట్ర గిడ్డంగుల కార్పొరేషన్ ఛైర్మన్ శ్రీ వేద సాయిచంద్ పార్థివ దేహానికి సీఎం శ్రీ కేసీఆర్ ఘన నివాళులు అర్పించారు.

గుర్రంగూడలోని సాయిచంద్ నివాసానికి చేరుకున్న సీఎం, సాయి భౌతిక కాయానికి పుష్పాంజలి ఘటించారు. సాయిచంద్ ను చూడగానే… pic.twitter.com/kcQitEc7lL

— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) June 29, 2023

Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao said he was saddened over death of Saichander. Taking to Twitter, Rao said, "Shocked and saddened by this sudden loss. A great artist and humble soul our Sai was. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends Gone way too soon Brother. We will miss you and that amazing voice that moved so many people. May your soul rest in peace."

Shocked and saddened by this sudden loss 🙏

A great artist & humble soul our Sai was. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends

Gone way too soon Brother. We will miss you and that amazing voice that moved so many people

May your soul rest in peace https://t.co/7Z9Ep0ZJQU

— KTR (@KTRBRS) June 29, 2023

TPCC chief A Revanth Reddy and BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar also expressed their grief.

ప్రముఖ గాయకుడు, రాష్ట్ర గిడ్డంగుల చైర్మన్ సాయి చంద్ గారి ఆకస్మిక మరణం విచారకరం. వారి ఆత్మకు శాంతి చేకూరాలని, ఈ కష్ట కాలంలో తన కుటుంబసభ్యులకు ధైర్యాన్ని ప్రసాదించాలని భగవంతున్ని ప్రార్థిస్తున్నాను.
ఓం శాంతి🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/oSJHFFrZ6n

— Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) June 29, 2023