TDP appoints Byreddy Shabari as first woman national general secretary
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Amaravati: The on Wednesday appointed Nandyal MP as its national general secretary, making her the first woman to hold the post in the party.
Ms. Shabari, a first-time Member of Parliament and a medical professional, is currently serving as Deputy Floor Leader of the party in the Lok Sabha. She has represented the party in parliamentary debates on multiple occasions. She is the daughter of senior leader Byreddy Rajasekhara Reddy.
She joins Union Minister and party leader Rajesh Kilaru as part of the three-member team of national general secretaries announced by the party.
Party leaders said the appointment assumes significance in the context of the proposed implementation of the women’s reservation law, indicating an attempt to increase women’s representation in organisational roles.
Responding to her appointment, Ms. Shabari thanked party president and national working president , stating that she would work towards strengthening the party organisation.
In other appointments, Roads and Buildings Minister was inducted into the party’s politburo, which now has 26 members. Rayadurgam MLA was also named a politburo member.
Several leaders from Kurnool, Nandyal, and Anantapur districts were appointed to positions in the party’s State committee as part of a broader organisational restructuring.
Our Final Thoughts
The appointment of Byreddy Shabari marks a notable organisational development within the TDP, particularly in terms of representation. While the move signals an attempt to bring greater visibility to women in leadership roles, its long-term impact will depend on how responsibilities are distributed within the party structure. The broader set of appointments suggests a continued focus on consolidating the party’s base in key districts of Andhra Pradesh.