Naidu visits Srinivas Kuchibhotla's family

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday visited Kansas hate crime victim Srinivas Kuchibhotla’s family and spent almost an hour at their Bachupally residence.

The chief minister assured Srinivas’ widow, Sunayana Dumala, that he would speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about issues related with her dependent visa and protection of all Telugus in the US.

Srinivas Kutchibhotla was murdered in a bar in Kansas in the US on February 22.
“Sunayana has a much bigger role now in her hand. She must unite and inspire immigrants in that country as immigrants brought prosperity to that nation,” Naidu said, after meeting Srinivas’ kin.

Following Srinivas’ father’s request, Naidu said that he will direct TDP MPs in New Delhi to provide all possible assistance to Sunayana to help her return to Kansas and pursue her dreams. “She must continue to do what Srinivas always wanted to do, to excel in the chosen field, she must fulfil his dream,” the chief minister said, adding that Telugus must forgo regional feelings and unite for a common good.

Reacting to the killing of Indian-origin businessman Harnish Patel in South Carolina, USA, the chief minister said that the problem of racial attacks on Indians must be dealt with at the national-level.