Hyderabad, September 30, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Sandhya Reddy, a lawyer of Telangana origin and an alumna of Osmania University, has been elected Mayor of Strathfield municipality in Sydney, Australia, becoming the 73rd person to hold the office.
Reddy, also known as Sandy Reddy, was elected on Tuesday and will serve a two-year term. She hails from Mellareddygudem village in Telangana’s Vikarabad district and completed her studies at Osmania University and Stanley College in Hyderabad before moving to Australia in 1991.
After settling in Australia, she pursued a career as an immigration lawyer and became active in social and political affairs. She was first elected as a Strathfield councillor in December 2021 and became Deputy Mayor in September 2023, reportedly the first Indian woman to hold that position.
Reddy retained her council seat in September 2025 and continued serving as a councillor until her election as Mayor.
Following her election, Reddy told Australian media that she considered it an honour and was pleased to have the opportunity to serve the Strathfield local government area.
According to The Australia Today, Reddy holds a Bachelor of Law, a Master of Anthropology and a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University. She has also run an education and migration services practice while raising her family in Strathfield.
Located in Sydney’s inner west, Strathfield covers around 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of approximately 46,000. It is regarded as one of Sydney’s most culturally diverse local government areas.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao congratulated Reddy on her election, describing her achievement as a source of pride for Telangana. In a post on X, he wished her success in public service and referred to her as the first person from India to be elected mayor in Australia.
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