Gadwal Vijayalakshmi
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Gadwal Vijayalakshmi is an Indian politician serving as the current mayor of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) since 11 February 2021. A former American citizen, she emigrated back to India to join politics[3] and went on to become the fifth woman mayor of Hyderabad and the first post formation of the state of Telangana.[4][5]
In this Telugu name, the person is referred to by her given name, Vijayalakshmi, and not by her surname, Gadwal.
Quick Facts 18th Mayor of Hyderabad, Deputy ...
Gadwal Vijayalakshmi | |
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18th Mayor of Hyderabad | |
Assumed office 11 February 2021 | |
Deputy | Mothe Sri Latha Reddy |
Preceded by | Bonthu Rammohan |
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Born | (1964-06-21) 21 June 1964 (age 59)[1][2] Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, (present-day Telangana) India |
Citizenship | India (till 1999; 2009–present) United States (1999–2009)[3] |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Bobby Reddy |
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Residence(s) | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Alma mater | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Sultan-ul-Uloom College of Law |
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Gadwal Vijayalakshmi joined Congress in the presence of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and AICC in-charge Deepa Dasmunsi on 30 March 2024.[6][7]