Gongidi Suntiha
Gongidi Sunitha Reddy | |
|---|---|
| MLA & Government Whip | |
| Assumed office June 2, 2014- | |
| Constituency | Alair, Telangana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 August 1969 Secunderabad, Telangana. |
| Political party | Telangana Rashtra Samithi |
| Alma mater | Osmania University |
Gongidi Sunitha Mahender Reddy (born 16 August 1969) is an Indian politician. She is a Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly representing Alair constituency of Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district and also Government Whip.[1][2][3] She belongs to Telangana Rashtra Samithi party.
Early life
Born Karingula Sunitha Rani in Secunderabad, Telangana to Sarala and Narsimha Reddy, in a lower-middle-class family. She did her schooling from Wesley Girls High School, Secunderabad and B.Com from Osmania University. She has a younger brother, Srinivas Reddy.
Career
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
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 Politibureau since 2009.[4]
She won the 2014 Assembly elections with a majority of over 34,000 over Budida Bixmaiah Goud of the Indian National Congress.[5][6]
She also worked with an NGO, HELP, that works for employability of underprivileged women.
Personal life
She married to Gongidi Mahender Reddy, a TRS party member in 1990. She has two daughters, Anjani and Harshitha.
References
- ^ Gongidi Sunitha prays for timely rains
- ^ "DC discusses if women in state Cabinet can ensure social justice". Deccan Chronicle. 21 December 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ Telangana Assembly session from October 27
- ^ 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