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In response to the incident, as the mayor, Vijayalakshmi held a press conference on
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criticized the mayor for her response and expressed frustration with the GHMC's handling of the situation. The controversy continued to escalate, with Varma's comments gaining attention on social media.
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feeder in the area had been absent for two days. Vijayalakshmi emphasized the importance of dog adoption and announced plans to put up 600 dogs for adoption each month.
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