# Konda Murali meets Deputy CM amid daughter’s row over remarks on Telangana CM

2026-08-26T19:33:08+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Konda Murali, husband of Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, met Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on August 26, a day after the Congress disciplinary committee submitted its report recommending action against Surekha. Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy were also present. Murali told reporters he only met Bhatti to clear a bill and denied discussing any political issue or the remarks by his daughter, K Sushmitha. Sushmitha had criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over a ticket decision and alleged corruption in his family. The disciplinary committee sought an explanation from Surekha, who said she is not responsible for her daughter's comments. Murali said he has full faith in the Gandhi family and has no plan to quit Congress. He declined to comment until the committee announces its decision. The AICC leadership is expected to take time before deciding on action against Surekha.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report the same facts: Konda Murali met Deputy CM Bhatti and denied discussing the disciplinary row, while distancing himself and his wife from their daughter's remarks against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The Times of India adds speculation about Sushmitha's possible move to Jana Sena and lists potential replacements for Surekha, details absent from IANS copy. IANS is more concise, sticking to Murali's statements and the disciplinary committee timeline. The balanced reading is that the meeting was officially about routine bills, but the political context is unavoidable: the disciplinary committee's report is pending AICC action, and the party's silence suggests it is weighing options before a decision.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- siasat.com (neutral report) <https://www.siasat.com/konda-surekhas-husband-meets-dy-cm-bhatti-amid-disciplinary-row-3531315/>
  Leads with husband's meeting and quotes Murali denying political discussion, omits potential replacements or cross-party speculation
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/konda-murali-meets-bhatti-amid-surekha-row/articleshow/133549307.cms>
  Adds speculation on Sushmitha's possible Jana Sena move and lists possible replacements for Surekha, broadening the political drama

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-27T00:36:56+00:00.

Tags: Konda Murali, Konda Surekha, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Revanth Reddy, Telangana Congress, TPCC Disciplinary Committee
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