Gongidi Sunitha | |
|---|---|
| MLA and Government Whip Telangana Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2 June 2014 – 03 December 2023 | |
| Constituency | Alair, Telangana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 August 1969 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Telangana Rashtra Samithi |
| Spouse | Mahender Reddy |
| Alma mater | Osmania University |
Gongidi Sunitha Mahender Reddy (born 16 August 1969) is an Indian politician. She served as member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly representing Alair constituency of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district from 02 June 2014 to 03 December 2023. She served as also Government Whip.[1][2] She is a member of Telangana Rashtra Samithi party.
Early life[edit]
Karingula Sunitha Rani was born on 16 August 1969 in Hyderabad, Telangana to Sarala and Narsimha Reddy, in a lower-middle-class family.[3] She did her schooling from Wesley Girls High School, Secunderabad and B.Com. from Osmania University.
Career[edit]
Sunitha Reddy worked in a private company during her graduation to support her family. Even after her marriage she remained in her job until her political entry.
Political career[edit]
She entered politics in June 2001 by joining TRS party. She won as Yadagirigutta MPTC, MPP from 2001 to 2006. She was State General secretary in TRS Party during 2002. She won the post of Sarpanch in 2006 - 2011 from Vangapally. She is a member of TRS Politbureau since 2009.[4]
She won the 2014 Assembly elections with a majority of over 30,000 over Budida Bixmaiah Goud of the Indian National Congress.[5][6] In the 2018 Telangana Legislative Assembly election, she was re-elected with a majority of 33086 votes.[7]
She also worked with an NGO, HELP, that works for employability of underprivileged women.
Political statistics[edit]
| Year | Election | Constituency | Party | Opponent | Majority | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election | Alair | TRS | Budida Bixmaiah Goud (INC) | 31148 | Won | [7] |
| 2018 | Telangana Legislative Assembly election | Alair | TRS | Budida Bixmaiah Goud (INC) | 33086 | Won | [7] |
Personal life[edit]
Sunitha married Gongidi Mahender Reddy, a TRS party member in 2001. She has two daughters.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Gongidi Sunitha prays for timely rains". The Hans India. 2 June 2017.
- ^ "DC discusses if women in state Cabinet can ensure social justice". Deccan Chronicle. 21 December 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Member's Profile - SMT. GONGIDI SUNITHA". Telangana Legislature. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Politburo | Telangana Rashtra Samithi
- ^ "Alair Elections Results 2014, Current MLA, Candidate List of Assembly Elections in Alair, Telangana". Elections.in. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ TRS releases list of ‘69’ candidates for Assembly polls - The Hindu
- ^ a b c "Alair Assembly Election Result 2018: TRS' Gongidi Sunitha defeated CONG's challenger Budida Bikshamaiah". Times Now. Retrieved 10 September 2021.