Former Minister Konda Surekha withdrew her October 2024 remarks against BRS working president KT Rama Rao and expressed regret in a post on X. Her statement, following a defamation suit, triggered speculation about her political intentions among social media users.
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.
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.
BRS General Secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government of fostering “anarchic rule” in Telangana, alleging gang wars backed by influential persons and harassment of police officers.
Forest Minister Konda Surekha faces mounting pressure within the Congress after her daughter’s remarks against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy triggered unrest in the party. While several MLAs demand stern action, BC organisations have warned of consequences if she is removed.
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.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s announcement that sitting MLA Revuri Prakash Reddy would contest again from Parkal has sparked a fresh row in the Warangal Congress. Endowments Minister Konda Surekha’s camp, which has been projecting her daughter Sushmitha as candidate, reacted sharply.
The controversy surrounding Forest Minister Konda Surekha has intensified, with her daughter Konda Sushmitha alleging caste-based suppression by Reddy leaders within the Congress. She contrasted their current treatment with the BRS regime and accused senior party figures of targeting her family.
