The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation on Wednesday paid tributes to former minister Sarojini Pulla Reddy, who was also the city's first woman mayor.
Speaking during the condolence motion during the GHMC's ordinary meeting held at the Corporation's headquarters, MLCs M S Prabhakar (Congress) and Aminul Hassan Jafferi (MIM), and floor leaders Mohammad Nazeeruddin (MIM) and D Rambabu (Congress), lauded the services of Sarojini Pulla Reddy, who served the city and the state in different capacities. Prabhakar also demanded the installation of her statue in the city.
Sarojini Pulla Reddy, 85,
passed away on February 3 at her Bowenpally residence, due to age-related-ailments.
Besides being the mayor of Hyderabad, she also served as the minister for Municipal Administration and Women And Child Welfare.
The GHMC members also observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
Earlier, as soon as the GHMC meet began, Congress members moved an adjournment motion, seeking a condolence motion for Sarojini Pulla Reddy.
While the MIM members wanted condolence motions on former MLA Khaja Nizamuddin and ex-corporator of Golconda Mohammad Ahmed, the TDP wanted the council to condole the martyrdom of soldiers Sudhakar Singh and Hemraj.
After the condolence motion, GHMC Mayor Mohammad Majid Hussain adjourned the council. (INN)