Telugu-born Sheshabhattar Sheshendra to contest British Parliamentary Elections for Green Party
Hyderabad: Sheshabhattar Sheshendra is contesting as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Green Party in the upcoming British parliamentary elections, scheduled to be held on July 4, 2024. Identifying as a Telugu individual from Telangana, he obtained British citizenship and had a remarkable 21-year progression, leading to his candidacy for the British Parliament.
Sheshendra came to Sheffield, Britain, in 2003 for higher education. Until 2010, he worked at the Environment Agency and an IT company, fulfilling his job responsibilities. During his time in Sheffield, Sheshendra was committed to various public welfare activities and led fellow students and local residents as a dedicated activist.
Since 2010, he has lived in Solihull and has been involved in various community activities. He served as a “Parent Governor” at a local school and worked as a coordinator for Love Solihull on projects such as cleaning up litter, protecting the environment, and making the area a “Clean City” with his family’s support.
In 2018, he organized “Street Watch” to reduce crimes and thefts. For five years, he received awards for his leadership. In 2015, he co-founded the Telangana Europe Cultural Association (TECA) and organized cultural events.
He supported events organized by the Telugu community and celebrated traditional festivals like Vinayaka Chavithi, Bathukamma, Dasara, Deepavali, Sankranti, Holi, Ugadi, and Sri Rama Navami in both Sheffield and Solihull. In 2022, the West Midlands Police Department recognized his social service and awarded him the “Good Citizen” award.
With an unwavering commitment to public service, he sought to expand his initiatives across Britain.
Upon interest in joining the Green Party, he understood its policies and contested as a councilor for the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council in 2021, winning with a significant majority. He worked tirelessly to communicate party policies to the locals. In 2024, he ran again for the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, winning a second term with a large majority, demonstrating his effective public service.
When British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for parliamentary elections recently, the Green Party nominated Sheshendra as their MP candidate for Meriden and Solihull East. His dedication to public service was recognized, and he was approved to contest as a Member of Parliament (MP). His continuous effort and selfless service have brought him to this position as an MP candidate.
Indian NRIs can support him at the following link: Linktree/sheshsheshabhatter.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
