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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.

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.

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.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy declined to comment on the controversy involving Minister Konda Surekha and her daughter Sushmitha, saying the Congress high command’s decision would be final. He also asked party leaders to avoid discussing internal matters publicly.

Telangana PCC president B Mahesh Goud acknowledged disappointment among Congress cadres over limited opportunities during the last three years. He said loyal party workers, DCC presidents and block Congress presidents would receive priority in upcoming nominated posts.

The Telangana Congress decision to serve a showcause notice on Forest Minister Konda Surekha over her daughter Konda Sushmitha’s remarks against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has triggered dissent, with party leaders questioning the disciplinary process and alleging discrimination.

The Telangana High Court questioned the conduct of 10 BRS MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress, asking how they acted during Assembly proceedings. Petitioners argued the defectors continued to claim BRS membership despite switching allegiance. The matter was adjourned to Tuesday.

TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy submitted his seven-page report on the dispute involving Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel and the Komatireddy brothers. Party leaders remain uncertain whether the Congress leadership will initiate disciplinary action based on its findings.

The Congress high command held marathon consultations in New Delhi with Telangana leaders to address infighting, poor coordination between the government and party organisation, and dissatisfaction among cadres.

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad after BJP and Congress workers clashed during rival protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and demonstrations in Delhi. Police intervened with a lathi charge, detained leaders from both parties and brought the situation under control.

Amid criticism of the Telangana Congress government and internal party differences, AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan held one-on-one meetings with Cabinet Ministers and DCC presidents in Hyderabad to gather feedback on governance, party coordination, organisational issues and the ongoing SIR exercise.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha took her complaint against Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari to TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud. She also challenged Srihari to resign and seek a fresh mandate if he claimed to remain loyal to the BRS.

The Telangana Congress has issued a show-cause notice to TPCC General Secretary Katti Venkat Swamy after he publicly alleged growing dissent against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and accused the party leadership of neglecting BC leaders in appointments and representation.

The Telangana Cabinet meeting reportedly focused on framing key governance challenges through a political lens, with responsibility for several issues being linked to external agencies. Observers believe the approach aims to counter growing public dissatisfaction ahead of upcoming local body elections.

The Telangana Congress has issued a show-cause notice to Mohammed Ali Shabbir after an alleged audio clip went viral on social media. TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said disciplinary action had been initiated while dismissing the allegations and urging restraint

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar has accused TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy of protecting Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and TPCC President B Mahesh Kumar Goud in the controversy surrounding Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination rejection.

BRS leader G. Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress and Jana Sena of staging a coordinated political drama over the denial of permission for Pawan Kalyan’s public meeting, claiming it was a distraction from real issues like farmers’ problems, unemployment, and governance.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said his performance would be assessed by the party leadership and not by media reports. His remarks came amid internal Congress tensions after criticism aired by a television news channel and growing support from party leaders.

Internal rifts in the Telangana Congress have surfaced with a TV channel campaign branding TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud as ineffective. Party insiders suspect Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s involvement, linking the attack to caste politics and upcoming Assembly elections.

Appointment of nominated post holders has triggered unrest in the Khammam district Congress, with several groups alleging injustice in allocations. Followers of senior leaders and Yadav community representatives expressed dissatisfaction and warned of protests if adequate representation is not ensured