Supporters of MLA Mandula Samuel and Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy clashed in Tirumalgiri, Tungaturthy constituency, after a press conference demanding an apology from the MLA. The dispute stemmed from Samuel’s criticism of the Minister’s visit without intimation and alleged neglect of road development requests.
Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel sharpened his attack on Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, insisting that Assembly tickets are decided solely by the Congress high command. Samuel also criticised Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy for ignoring his constituency requests.
A fresh rift has erupted in the Nalgonda Congress unit as Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel and Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy traded allegations over development issues and political interference. Rajgopal accused Samuel of turning against him despite his support during elections, while Samuel dismissed the claims and warned against derogatory remarks.
Congress MLA Mandula Samuel withdrew his remarks on the Brahmin community and apologised after his comments sparked a political controversy in Telangana. Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay had earlier demanded a criminal case against him over the remarks
Dalit MLAs raised objections to BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s alleged remarks on SC Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, demanding an apology. TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud assured that he would mediate between the Ministers to resolve the issue
Tensions within the Congress party have escalated in erstwhile Nalgonda over the upcoming Mother Dairy elections. Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel accused fellow Congress leaders of colluding with the BRS, demanding accountability from Government Whip Beerla Ilaiah. T
