Women’s quota for GVMC Mayor post sets off lobbying; senior leaders push spouses and daughters
In Visakhapatnam, a newly introduced women’s reservation for the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation mayoral seat has sparked intense lobbying. Senior leaders across parties are urging spouses and daughters to run. The Telugu Desam Party argues its strong foothold in key constituencies justifies its claim to the post, while the BJP, Jana Sena and YSRCP have also put forward aspirants.