Panchumarthi Anuradha, is an Indian Politician from Andhra Pradesh. She was elected as a Member of the Legislative Council on behalf of the Telugu Desam Party by MLA quota election. She was a former Mayor of Vijayawada in the state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] She won the MLA quota MLC elections[2][3] with two cross-votes from YSRCP MLAs and defeated the ruling party’s candidate.[4][5] She joined TDP in 2000 and contested in Mayor elections of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and won 6800 majority votes.[6][7]
Panchumarthi Anuradha | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Council Andhra Pradesh | |
| Assumed office March 2023 | |
| Constituency | MLA quota |
| 7th Mayor of Vijayawada | |
| In office 2000–2005 | |
| Preceded by | T. Venkateswara Rao |
| Succeeded by | Tadi Shankuntala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 |
| Political party | Telugu Desam Party (2000–present) |
| Parent(s) | Swargham Pulla Rao and Gruhi |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career edit
She was born to Swargam Pulla Rao and Gruhi.[7]
Political career edit
Panchumarthi Anuradha was the youngest women when she assumed office as the Mayor of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on 30 March 2000, at the age of 26 years old, which was published in Limca Book of Records[8]
2000- 2005: Mayor of Vijayawada.[citation needed]
2008- 2014: General Secretary of TDP.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ India, The Hans (24 March 2023). "Surprise win for TDP in MLC polls". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "Shock to YSRCP as TDP's Panchumarthi Anuradha wins MLC election in Andhra Pradesh". The Times of India. 23 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ The Hindu (23 March 2023). "TDP's Anuradha pulls off a surprise win in MLC polls". Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Bureau, NewsTAP (23 March 2023). "TDP's Panchumarthi Anuradha, 6 YSRC nominees win MLC elections". www.newstap.in. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "MLC elections Anuradha Panchumarthi". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Ex-Vijaywada Mayor Anuradha to Head Women's Finance Corporation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Panchumarthi Anuradha: అప్పుడు 26ఏళ్లకే మేయర్.. ఇప్పుడు తెదేపా ఎమ్మెల్సీ". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ Limca Book of Records. Bisleri Beverages Limited. 2001.