GVMC Mayor post reserved for women as Visakhapatnam prepares for first direct mayoral election in 26 years
Visakhapatnam’s Greater Municipal Corporation will hold its first direct mayoral election since 2000, with the mayor’s seat reserved for a woman candidate. The previous direct poll saw Rajana Ramani elected under the former corporation. TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao said the alliance will prioritize improving water supply if it wins. The election is scheduled for later this year, and candidates are campaigning.