Banda Karthika Reddy (born 17 August 1977) is an Indian politician and former Mayor of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Telangana, India. She was the first mayor of GHMC, elected in 2009 and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Banda Karthika Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Hyderabad | |
| In office 2009–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Teegala Krishna Reddy |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Majid Hussain |
| Constituency | Secunderabad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 August 1977 Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Banda Chandra Reddy |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Tarnaka, Hyderabad |
Early life
editKarthika Banda was born on 17 August 1977 in Hyderabad, India. She is a post-graduate in Sociology from Osmania University and a sportswoman.[1]
Political career
editShe became the first mayor of GHMC in December 2009 from the Indian National Congress.[2]
In 2010, she became the vice-chairperson of All India Mayors' Council. Later in 2020, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.[3]
Personal life
editKarthika Reddy is married to Banda Chandra Reddy.[2] They have two sons.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "City gets its mayor". The Times Of India. 5 December 2009. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ a b The Hindu : Front Page : Kartika Reddy first Mayor of GHMC
- ^ "In setback to Congress, former Hyderabad Mayor Karthika Reddy joins BJP". The News Minute. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
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