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Revanth Reddy removes Konda Surekha’s officers in Congress feud
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has removed multiple special officers appointed by Forest and Endowment Minister Konda Surekha from her departments, escalating their ongoing internal feud in the Congress party. The disciplinary…
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has removed multiple special officers appointed by Forest and Endowment Minister Konda Surekha from her departments, escalating their ongoing internal feud in the Congress party. The disciplinary committee is reviewing the case against Surekha and her family for publicly criticising the chief minister.
The removal of officials is seen as a strong signal that Reddy will not allow Surekha to control her own ministry. Surekha, a long-time Congress loyalist, has been with the party through difficult periods and retains significant grassroots influence.
The Congress leadership is unlikely to expel her despite the controversy, but the current situation is progressing unfavourably for Surekha. The disciplinary committee's final decision will determine the outcome.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Congress party's internal factionalism in Telangana is rooted in its history as a coalition of distinct caste and regional groups. The current tension between the chief minister and a veteran minister mirrors a wider pattern: senior leaders from the Reddy and other communities have often clashed over control of portfolios and party posts. The disciplinary committee's review, if it recommends action, could test the party's ability to manage such conflicts ahead of the 2024 general elections. Konda Surekha's removal of special officers suggests a practical consolidation of power by Revanth Reddy, but her long tenure and influence among the party's grassroots workers make a formal expulsion unlikely. The outcome will signal whether the chief minister can enforce his authority or if old loyalties will shield factional rivals.
Source: m9.news
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