Hyderabad woman Sandhya Reddy becomes mayor of Sydney council

Sandhya Reddy, originally from Hyderabad, has become the mayor of Strathfield Council in Sydney, Australia. Reddy began her career with the State Emergency Service in 2014 and served as an independent councillor. She was elected deputy mayor in 2023, marking significant progress for the Indian community. Her election is seen as a breakthrough for multicultural representation in Australia.