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Endowments Minister Konda Surekha said the first phase of Bhadrachalam temple development works, funded with Rs 351 crore, will be completed before the Godavari Pushkarams in 2027, with further phases planned for overall town and temple redevelopment

Konda Susmitha, daughter of Minister Konda Surekha, has announced that she will begin her political career by contesting from Parkal in the next Assembly elections. Her declaration has sparked political debate within the constituency and among party leaders.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha conducted a surprise inspection at the Yellamma temple in Balkampet and suspended four employees for unauthorised absence. A chargesheet memo was also issued to a temple priest for negligence in duty

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s sudden meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi has unsettled several senior party leaders. CPI leader K Narayana’s claim of a threat to the Chief Minister from within the Cabinet has further deepened tensions.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha assured tribal communities that the government is committed to resolving challenges related to podu cultivation and forest lands. Speaking at a Praja Darbar during the Nagoba Jatara in Keslapur, she emphasised the government’s determination to address tribal concerns.

BRS chief and Leader of the Opposition K Chandrashekhar Rao hosted Ministers Konda Surekha and D Seethakka at his Erravelli residence, where they formally invited him to attend the upcoming Sammakka Saralamma Jatara at Medaram

Former Minister T Harish Rao extended support to Domadugu villagers in Sangareddy, who have been protesting against a pharmaceutical company accused of releasing effluents into Nallakunta lake and downstream agricultural fields. The villagers also staged a rally on the highway with cattle to highlight their plight.

Factional politics in Warangal (East) Assembly constituency escalated as Endowments Minister Konda Surekha faced desertion by senior leaders, including TPCC member Nalgonda Ramesh, who joined Baswaraj Saraiah’s faction. While Surekha dismissed the dissidents’ meeting as a publicity stunt, her remarks branding senior leaders as “petty” drew sharp criticism.

The Komuravelly temple in Siddipet witnessed the celestial wedding of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy with his consorts Balija Medalamma and Golla Kethakamma on Sunday, drawing thousands of devotees from Telangana and neighbouring States.

The Nampally Court has issued a Non-Bailable Warrant against Minister Konda Surekha after she failed to appear in the criminal defamation case filed by former minister K T Rama Rao. The trial has been adjourned to February 5, 2026

Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has withdrawn the defamation case filed against Minister Konda Surekha, leading to its dismissal in the Special JFCM Court for Excise Cases. Court records show Nagarjuna submitted a petition under Section 280 of the BNSS to withdraw the complaint. The move followed Surekha’s public statement on X, where she clarified her remarks.

Two years after the foundation stone was laid for a new RTC bus stand in Warangal, the project remains incomplete. Locals expressed concern over the stalled work, while BJP leaders blamed the Congress government for the delay in execution

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha apologised to actor Nagarjuna and his family for her October 2024 remarks, stating they were not intended to hurt or defame them. The apology comes amid speculation ahead of the pending court verdict.

AISF activists staged a protest near the residence of Endowments Minister Konda Surekha in Hanamkonda, demanding urgent resolution of issues plaguing the education sector. AISF leaders criticised the government for neglecting Gurukuls and failing to monitor their condition.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud convened a meeting a day after CM A Revanth Reddy’s meeting, leaving leaders confused about the party’s direction. Goud urged Congress leaders to avoid overconfidence, focus on strategies, and work closely with ground-level workers

A week after police reached her residence over an extortion case involving her OSD, Forest Minister Konda Surekha apologised to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, downplaying the issue as a misunderstanding within the ‘Congress family’ and distancing herself from her daughter’s remarks

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government in Telangana for its failure to maintain law and order, citing the killing of a police constable and rising gun culture. He also demanded a judicial probe into allegations involving Minister Konda Surekha’s family.

Officer on Special Duty N. Sumanth remains untraceable following a police operation at Minister Konda Surekha’s residence. The episode, linked to extortion allegations and terminated services, has triggered political backlash, with no FIRs filed and mounting pressure on the Congress government.

BRS MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy has called for a judicial probe into alleged gun threats and corruption involving Congress leaders, including Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. She questioned police inaction and demanded transparency, while former Minister Satyavati Rathod claimed law and order had collapsed under Congress governance.

The Konda Surekha controversy has reignited caste tensions within the Telangana Congress, with Backward Class leaders alleging systemic bias and unequal disciplinary action. The episode, compounded by recent protests and public dissent, has exposed what many perceive as Reddy dominance in party affairs.