RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Rising from a humble family background to occupy the highest elected position in Nidadavole Municipality, 30-year-old Murala Jyothi has set her sights on women’s empowerment, youth development and comprehensive urban progress. Determined to make the most of the opportunity provided by the Jana Sena Party and the coalition government, she says her foremost objective is to practise honest politics and ensure that development reaches ordinary people.
Coming from a family of sanitation workers, Jyothi’s journey into public life reflects her determination to serve society. Before entering active politics, she worked as a nurse at Dr Kalyan Chakravarthy Nursing Home in Nidadavole for nearly a decade.
An active participant in JSP activities, she was selected as the NDA candidate for the municipal chairperson post and subsequently elected. She expressed gratitude to Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, State Tourism Minister and MLA Kandula Durgesh and Dr Kalyan Chakravarthy for reposing confidence in her and supporting her candidature.
Jyothi said she would follow the footsteps of Durgesh and work in close coordination with TDP and BJP leaders to accelerate the town’s development. Improving sanitation, education, drinking water supply and public healthcare would be among her priorities. She also wants to encourage women’s participation in public life and create better opportunities for the younger generation.
Preparations for the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams will be one of her major priorities. The government has sanctioned Rs 7 crore for providing facilities to pilgrims visiting the region during the 12-day religious event. She said she would coordinate with the district administration and relevant departments to ensure adequate civic amenities, sanitation, drinking water and other essential facilities for pilgrims.
For the new chairperson, the responsibility is not merely to implement sanctioned projects but to translate development funds into visible improvements in the daily lives of Nidadavole residents.
Jyothi lives at Churchpeta in Nidadavole and graduated from SVVD Degree College in Nidadavole. She is married to Suresh, and the couple has a son, Kaushik, and a daughter, Gunasri. Speaking emotionally, Jyothi said, “It is a great opportunity to serve the people. I never dreamt that I would reach such a prestigious position in my life. It is a precious gift and a rare opportunity given to me by the people. I will dedicate my life to the development of Nidadavole and will never forget my humble roots or the people among whom I grew up.”