Who is R Sreelekha: Currently, she is the topic of discussion across the country. Bharatiya Janata Party has registered a big victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation elections in Kerala. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also congratulated on this victory. The special thing is that with this victory, Kerala’s first woman IPS officer R Sreelekha has emerged as a prominent political face. He has won from Sansathmandalam ward by a huge margin of votes.
BJP makes a big dent in LDF’s stronghold
Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation was in control of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) for the last 40 years. But this time BJP has made a big upset. The party won 50 wards in the 101-member corporation. R Sreelekha’s victory from Sansthamandalam, which was considered a strong bastion of LDF, is being considered historic.
Discussion intensifies about becoming mayor
After the victory, speculations about R Sreelekha becoming mayor have intensified. On this he said that whatever decision the party takes, it will be accepted by him. Expressing his gratitude to the public, he said that such a big victory had never happened before in this ward.
Who is R Sreelekha: Education and early career
R Sreelekha is originally from Thiruvananthapuram. She did her schooling from Cotton Hill School and did her graduation and post graduation in English from Women’s College. Along with this, he also obtained MBA degree from IGNOU.
Journey from IPS to DGP
After teaching and working in the Reserve Bank, she joined the civil service. Became ASP of Kottayam in 1988 and became the first woman SP of Thrissur in 1991. During his 33 years of service, he held important posts like CBI, Vigilance Department and Transport Commissioner. After retirement in 2020, now the answer to Who is R Sreelekha is linked to his new journey in politics.
