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Konda Murali meets Dy CM amid daughter’s remarks row
Congress leader Konda Murali, husband of Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, met Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on August 28. The meeting came a day after…
Congress leader Konda Murali, husband of Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, met Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on August 28. The meeting came a day after the TPCC Disciplinary Committee submitted its report, reportedly recommending strong action against Surekha over remarks made by her daughter Konda Sushmitha.
Sushmitha had criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy after he backed sitting MLA Revuri Prakash Reddy for the next election from Prakala constituency. She declared she would contest from the seat and levelled corruption allegations against the Chief Minister's family. The party sought an explanation from Surekha, who said she should not be held responsible for her daughter's remarks.
Murali told reporters the meeting was only to clear a bill and denied any political discussion. He said he would not comment until the Disciplinary Committee announces its decision and ruled out quitting Congress, expressing full faith in Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The row exposes the internal fault line in Telangana Congress ahead of the 2028 assembly election. Konda Surekha, a senior leader from the Reddy community, commands influence in Warangal, but the Chief Minister has consolidated his own faction. The Disciplinary Committee's report, likely to recommend a public apology or a cabinet reshuffle, puts the party high command in a bind: backing Surekha risks emboldening factionalism, while acting against her could alienate her base. The party leadership, which has the final say under the TPCC constitution, must balance electoral calculus with discipline. The committee's next step, a formal notice to Surekha, is expected within a week.
Source: siasat.com
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