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Congress Reviews Chinna Reddy Remarks After MLA Complaint
Tudi Megha Reddy, a Congress MLA, complained about comments allegedly made by senior leader G Chinna Reddy.
The comments were reportedly made at a public meeting in Gopalpet on August 16.
Megha Reddy says Chinna Reddy criticised the Congress leadership and his election ticket.
He also says the remarks criticised government development work in his constituency.
Chinna Reddy’s alleged comments have not been finally judged by the party.
The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee is checking audio and video recordings.
Its findings may be sent to the All India Congress Committee for further action.
Party leaders have been asked to remain calm while the review continues.
Wanaparthy MLA Tudi Megha Reddy complained to TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud against Planning Board Vice-Chairman G Chinna Reddy.
The complaint alleges Chinna Reddy made derogatory remarks at a Gopalpet public meeting on August 16.
Megha Reddy alleged that Chinna Reddy criticised the Congress high command and claimed his 2023 election ticket was sold.
Mahesh Kumar Goud said a committee was examining audio and video recordings before forwarding its findings to the AICC.
Megha Reddy’s supporters protested at Gandhi Bhavan, intensifying debate over Congress discipline and internal unity.
- Who
- Wanaparthy MLA Tudi Megha Reddy complained against Telangana Planning Board Vice-Chairman G Chinna Reddy; TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud is overseeing the review.
- What
- A complaint seeks disciplinary action over alleged derogatory and unparliamentary remarks and criticism of the Congress leadership and constituency development works.
- Where
- The alleged remarks were made at a public meeting in Gopalpet, and the complaint was submitted at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad.
- When
- The alleged remarks were made on August 16; the complaint was submitted on Tuesday.
- Why
- Megha Reddy said the remarks could damage party discipline, unity, cadre morale and the Congress’s public image.
Megha Reddy’s Allegations
Party Review Position
Nature of the remarks
Megha Reddy’s Allegations
Megha Reddy alleges that Chinna Reddy made derogatory and unparliamentary comments, criticised the Congress high command and questioned the 2023 B-form allocation.
Party Review Position
The TPCC has not reached a final conclusion and is examining audio and video recordings before deciding whether further action is warranted.
Effect on the party
Megha Reddy’s Allegations
Megha Reddy says the remarks could undermine party discipline and unity, demoralise cadres and harm the Congress’s public image.
Party Review Position
B Mahesh Kumar Goud urged party leaders and workers to exercise restraint while the allegations are investigated.
Political alignment
Megha Reddy’s Allegations
Megha Reddy’s supporters accused Chinna Reddy of siding with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi during their protest.
Party Review Position
The articles report no response from Chinna Reddy to that accusation.
Key facts
- Complainant
- Tudi Megha Reddy, Wanaparthy MLA
- Subject of complaint
- Dr G Chinna Reddy, Telangana Planning Board Vice-Chairman
- Alleged meeting
- Public meeting in Gopalpet on August 16
- Reviewing body
- Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee committee
- Potential next step
- Findings may be forwarded to the All India Congress Committee
- Evidence cited
- Audio and video recordings, including video submitted with the complaint
- Additional request
- Verification of call records involving Niranjan Reddy, Ravula Chandrashekar Reddy, Chinna Reddy and personal assistant Bhaskar
Sources
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