Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Konda Family’s Next Political Move Fuels Telangana Speculation
Some Congress lawmakers want Konda Surekha removed from the party and her ministerial post.
Their demand follows a controversy involving comments by her daughter, Konda Sushmitha Patel.
This has led to guesses about what the Konda family might do next.
Some observers think the Bharatiya Janata Party could be an option.
Others say Surekha may not want to return to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.
BJP leader G Kishan Reddy said nothing can be concluded unless Surekha actually leaves Congress and seeks to join the BJP.
He also said the decision would belong to the BJP leadership, not just him.
Political leaders are waiting to see what action Congress takes after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy returns from the UK.
Congress MLAs are seeking Endowments Minister Konda Surekha’s removal from the Cabinet and party.
The demands follow controversy over remarks attributed to Surekha’s daughter, Konda Sushmitha Patel.
Speculation has grown that Surekha could join the Bharatiya Janata Party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi or another party if removed.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said there was currently no basis to comment on a possible BJP move.
Observers are watching for a Congress disciplinary decision after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy returns from the UK.
- Who
- Konda Surekha, her daughter Konda Sushmitha Patel, Congress MLAs, and leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party are central to the speculation.
- What
- Congress MLAs are seeking action against Surekha, prompting speculation about her and her family’s next political move.
- When
- The demands and speculation intensified over the past two days; G Kishan Reddy commented on the issue on Saturday.
- Where
- The political developments concern Telangana, with discussion centered in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The controversy followed remarks attributed to Konda Sushmitha Patel, while Congress MLAs are demanding action against Surekha.
BJP Move Possible
No Decision Yet
Potential political destination
BJP Move Possible
Political observers believe the Bharatiya Janata Party could seek to induct Surekha to strengthen its leadership base in Telangana.
No Decision Yet
G Kishan Reddy said nothing could be said unless Surekha resigns from Congress and expresses an intention to join the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Future party alignment
BJP Move Possible
Some observers view the Bharatiya Janata Party as more likely than the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, citing Surekha’s previous departure from the latter.
No Decision Yet
The articles do not establish that Surekha has chosen any party or decided to leave Congress.
Opportunities for the family
BJP Move Possible
There is speculation that the Bharatiya Janata Party could offer political opportunities to both Surekha and Sushmitha Patel if Surekha joins.
No Decision Yet
G Kishan Reddy emphasized that any decision to admit Surekha would be made collectively by the party leadership.
- Current position
- Konda Surekha is Telangana’s Endowments Minister and a Congress leader.
- Demand
- A section of Congress MLAs wants Surekha removed from the Cabinet and the party.
- Controversy
- The demands concern remarks made by Surekha’s daughter, Konda Sushmitha Patel.
- Possible destination
- Observers have identified the Bharatiya Janata Party as a possible destination if Surekha leaves Congress.
- Other possibility
- The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has also been mentioned, although some observers believe Surekha may be reluctant to return to it.
- BJP response
- G Kishan Reddy said there was currently nothing to say about a possible BJP move and that any admission decision would be collective.
- Next watched development
- Political circles are monitoring the situation after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s return from the UK.