After Samantha responded strongly to her remarks, Surekha clarified on 'X' that her comments were never intended to hurt Samantha's feelings but to call out a leader's demeaning attitude toward women. The minister expressed her admiration for Samantha's self-empowerment and acknowledged her as a role model.
Participating in the World Wetlands Day celebrations at Neknampur, Minister Konda Surekha also highlighted how Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted on the shores of the Caspian Sea