Guntakandla Ramachandra Reddy, 95, has been elected sarpanch of Nagaram village in Suryapet district, defeating younger candidates. Fondly called Bapu, the nonagenarian actively campaigned, earning massive support and making history in Telangana’s rural politics.

Hyderabad: Nagaram village in Suryapet district has presented one of the most watched tussles as part of the first phase of the gram panchayat polls. The village has elected 95-year-old Guntakandla Ramachandra Reddy as Sarpanch, creating history of sorts.

Fondly called Bapu by the villagers, the nonagenarian defeated much younger contestants by a handsome margin setting a rare record in Telangana’s rural political history.

“The entire village is like my family. Serving its welfare has always been my responsibility,” Bapu told

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