Gummadi V. Vennela (born 1979) is a Dalit Indian politician from Secunderabad, Telangana state. She is the daughter of renowned balladeer and poet, Gummadi Vittal Rao, who was popular as Gaddar.[1] She is named as the Congress candidate[2] to contest from the Secunderabad Cantonment constituency in the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly Election.[3][4][5]

Early life and education

Vennela is born to Gaddar and Vimala. She has a brother, G V Suryam.[5] She is a graduate of Osmania University. She did her Ph.D. in management studies and she also has a post-graduate diploma in school management. She runs the school, Mahabodhi Vidyalaya, which was started by his father in Alwal neighbourhood of Secunderabad.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Kirmani, Syeda Faiza (2023-09-30). "Will carry Gaddar's legacy forward: Daughter Vennela on 'Congress ticket'". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  2. 1 2 "Newsmaker | Balladeer Gaddar's daughter in Telangana poll fray for Congress: Who is G V Vennela?". The Indian Express. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  3. ↑ "TS Assembly Elections: ఎన్నికల బరిలో గద్దర్ కూతురు వెన్నెల.. ఆ నియోజకవర్గం నుంచే పోటీ..!". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  4. ↑ "Congress springs a surprise, offers ticket to Gaddar's kin". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  5. 1 2 "Daughter of revolutionary balladeer enters Telangana gana poll fray with a focus on civic issues". Hindustan Times. 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
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