Class 10 student who shared dais with Andhra CM dies by suicide in Polavaram
Synopsis
Three days after sharing the stage with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and speaking about her dreams at MPTM 4.0, Class 10 student Murram Shivani died by suicide at her grandmother's home in Polavaram district. The Chief Minister, visibly moved, ordered a probe and appealed to students not to succumb to pressure.
Key Takeaways
Murram Shivani , a Class 10 student from Government High School, Rampachodavaram , died by suicide on 27 July in Irlapalli village, Polavaram district .
She had shared the dais with Chief Minister N.
Chandrababu Naidu at MPTM 4.0 on 24 July , just three days before her death.
Shivani left a handwritten note apologising to her parents; the precise reason for her death remains under investigation.
Chief Minister Naidu expressed grief on X and ordered a thorough official investigation into her death.
Her parents work in Korukonda ; she had been living with her grandmother while attending school in Rampachodavaram .
Murram Shivani, a Class 10 student who had shared the stage with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (MPTM) 4.0 in Rampachodavaram, Polavaram district, died by suicide on Monday, 27 July — just three days after her appearance alongside the Chief Minister. She was found at her grandmother's house in Irlapalli village, where she had been residing while attending Government High School, Rampachodavaram.
What Happened
Shivani hanged herself at her grandmother's home in Irlapalli village. Her parents, who work at a hotel in Korukonda, were not present at the time. She left behind a handwritten suicide note in which she apologised to her parents for not being able to fulfil their dreams. The precise circumstances that led to her death remain unclear, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Her Moment in the Spotlight
On 24 July, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Nara Lokesh attended the MPTM 4.0 at Zilla Parishad High School, Rampachodavaram. Shivani, described by those present as active in her studies, delivered a speech that drew wide attention. She expressed her aspiration to work hard and earn the Shining Star Award the following year. After her address, the Chief Minister called her to sit beside him and had a personal conversation with her. The two leaders also had lunch with students during the visit.
Chief Minister's Response
Chief Minister Naidu expressed deep grief over Shivani's death in a post on X. 'It is distressing that Shivani, who had spoken so enthusiastically on stage during the mega parent-teacher meeting in Rampachodavaram, has taken her own life. I recall the words she shared with me that day about her studies and her high aspirations,' he wrote. He described it as 'heartbreaking to see a tribal girl with such a promising future lose her life in this manner.' The Chief Minister also ordered officials to conduct a thorough investigation into her death.
A Message to Students
In his post, Naidu appealed to students and young people across the state: 'Students and the youth must stand strong in the face of challenges and hardships. I urge everyone not to succumb to pressure, despair, or hopelessness. There is a solution to every problem. Please share your pain and distress with your family, friends, and loved ones.' He added that the government 'stands by you in every way.'
Context: The MPTM Programme
The Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting initiative is an ongoing effort by the Andhra Pradesh state government to bring together parents, teachers, and communities at government schools to support student progress. The MPTM 4.0 edition saw senior leadership, including the Chief Minister and Education Minister, participate directly at the school level — making Shivani's speech and her interaction with the Chief Minister all the more visible. Her death, coming so soon after that public moment, has drawn attention to the pressures faced by students in government schools, particularly those from tribal and rural backgrounds.
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Point of View
Parents, and communities — yet the girl at its centre was living away from her parents and, it appears, without a close support system. The Chief Minister's appeal to students to 'share your pain' is well-intentioned, but it raises the harder question of whether the state's flagship school engagement programme has adequate counselling infrastructure to back that message. Visibility at the top is not a substitute for pastoral care at the ground level.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Murram Shivani?
Murram Shivani was a Class 10 student at Government High School, Rampachodavaram, in Polavaram district, Andhra Pradesh. She gained public attention on 24 July when she delivered a speech at the Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (MPTM 4.0) in the presence of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, expressing her aspiration to win the Shining Star Award.
How did Murram Shivani die?
Murram Shivani died by suicide on 27 July at her grandmother's house in Irlapalli village, Polavaram district. She left a handwritten note apologising to her parents. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of her death.
What was the connection between Shivani and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu?
On 24 July, Chief Minister Naidu attended MPTM 4.0 at Zilla Parishad High School, Rampachodavaram. Shivani delivered a notable speech there, after which the Chief Minister called her to sit beside him and had a personal conversation with her. Her death came just three days later.
What did Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu say about her death?
Naidu posted on X that he was 'deeply saddened' and described it as 'heartbreaking to see a tribal girl with such a promising future lose her life in this manner.' He ordered officials to conduct a thorough investigation and urged students across the state not to succumb to pressure or despair.
What is the MPTM programme in Andhra Pradesh?
The Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (MPTM) is a state government initiative that brings together parents, teachers, and communities at government schools to support student progress. MPTM 4.0, held on 24 July, was attended by Chief Minister Naidu and Education Minister Nara Lokesh, who interacted with students, parents, and teachers.
