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 infighting in Telangana intensified as supporters of Nalgonda MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy and Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel clashed over mandal president appointments in Suryapet district. Police resorted to a lathi charge after tensions escalated, leaving several supporters and police personnel injured.
A few opine that the Chief Minister is seeking the former Minister’s suggestions over administrative matters, while others feel it is a ploy to keep his detractors in Nalgonda under check
