"konda-surekha"

Former minister Konda Surekha ruled out quitting the Congress after her dismissal from the Telangana Cabinet, saying she would contest the next Assembly elections from Warangal (East). She also backed her husband Konda Muralidhar Rao’s continued association with the party

Former OSD Narla Sumanth’s father attempted suicide in Hanamkonda, reportedly distressed over the alleged harassment of his son. Sumanth’s wife, Dr Manisha, alleged that police falsely booked him in an extortion case and harassed family members

Former Ministers Sabitha Indra Reddy and Sunitha Laxma Reddy have faced another controversy after allegedly being manhandled on the Assembly premises. The incident comes two years after their heated exchange with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during the Assembly session.

The BJP criticised the Congress over Telangana minister Konda Surekha’s removal, alleging hypocrisy on women’s political representation. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned Congress leaders’ silence and contrasted the party’s record with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s women empowerment initiatives

Congress MLC Baswaraju Saraiah has challenged former Minister Konda Surekha to resign from her MLA post and contest against him as an independent from Warangal East. Reacting to her remarks, Saraiah accused Surekha and her husband of indulging in blackmail politics and said the party high command would not tolerate indiscipline.

Senior Congress leader and MLC Baswaraju Saraiah challenged former Minister Konda Surekha to quit her MLA post and contest against him as an independent from Warangal (East). He also defended her Cabinet dismissal and criticised her political conduct.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud defended Konda Surekha’s removal from the Telangana Cabinet, saying the AICC acted on the TPCC Disciplinary Committee’s report. He also ruled out discussions on Cabinet expansion or reshuffle with the party high command.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy demanded an investigation into allegations made by Konda Surekha and her daughter Sushmitha against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. He also accused the Congress government of corruption, poor governance and compromising Telangana’s interests.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s decision to drop Konda Surekha from the Cabinet follows allegations by her daughter. A chronology of recent developments, including disputes over tenders, appointments and political decisions, raises questions about whether Surekha was increasingly sidelined politically.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has approved Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s decision to drop Forest Minister Konda Surekha from the Telangana Cabinet. A Lok Bhavan press note said the Governor removed Surekha from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of misusing his position and alleged links to stone-crusher and real-estate mafias. He also questioned Congress’ action against Konda Surekha and sought accountability over allegations involving Revanth Reddy’s aides.

Minutes after being dropped from the Telangana Cabinet, Konda Surekha hit back at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging a conspiracy involving his brothers, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and others. She also accused the government of politically and administratively marginalising her.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has decided to drop Forest Minister Konda Surekha from the Telangana Cabinet with immediate effect, following the Congress high command’s approval after the TPCC Disciplinary Committee recommended stern action against her over her daughter’s allegations against the Chief Minister.

Minister Konda Surekha questioned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's conduct after meeting the Congress leadership in New Delhi, alleging different standards within the Telangana unit. She said any disciplinary action against her should be considered alongside action against other leaders

The Telangana High Court on Monday heard a petition by former OSD Sumanth seeking quashing of a case registered at Jubilee Hills police station over the alleged assault of businessman Harikrishna. The court adjourned the hearing to Tuesday.

Congress MLAs who had recently sought disciplinary action against Forest Minister Konda Surekha appeared uneasy when they encountered her at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s residence, where she tied a rakhi. Some MLAs are learnt to have apologised to her, even as the controversy over her daughter’s allegations against the Chief Minister continues to simmer.

Forest Minister Konda Surekha tied a Rakhi to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at his Hyderabad residence amid demands from Congress MLAs for her removal from the State Cabinet following allegations made by her daughter Konda Sushmitha.

Senior Congress leader Konda Murali met Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka amid a row over remarks by his daughter Susmitha against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Murali said the meeting concerned a bill clearance and ruled out leaving the Congress.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s push for disciplinary action against Konda Surekha and G Chinna Reddy appears to have met caution from the Congress high command. Political concerns over BC support, factional tensions and consistency could delay any immediate action

The TPCC Disciplinary Committee has recommended dropping Konda Surekha from the Telangana Cabinet and G Chinna Reddy as State Planning Commission vice-chairman over controversial remarks. The report, submitted to TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud, will be sent to the AICC