Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Warangal MLAs Compete for Cabinet Post Vacated by Surekha
A minister’s position became empty after Konda Surekha left the State Cabinet.
Several Congress MLAs from the former Warangal district want the job.
Naini Rajender Reddy is considered one of the strongest candidates because he has political experience and supported the party for a long time.
Donthi Madhav Reddy’s supporters point to his seniority and experience.
Revuri Prakash Reddy is seeking attention through constituency development and party activities.
Mamidala Yashaswini Reddy is being discussed because she is young and could provide another woman’s representation.
The party may also consider social and regional balance.
The final choice has not been announced.
Konda Surekha’s departure from the Telangana Cabinet has created a ministerial vacancy for erstwhile Warangal district.
Warangal West MLA Naini Rajender Reddy is viewed as a leading contender because of his experience and party service.
Narsampet MLA Donthi Madhav Reddy’s seniority, Congress affiliation and constituency influence are cited by supporters.
Parakala MLA Revuri Prakash Reddy and Palakurthi MLA Mamidala Yashaswini Reddy are also being considered.
Seniority, women’s and youth representation, social equations, regional balance and party utility may influence the selection.
- Who
- Warangal district Congress MLAs, including Naini Rajender Reddy, Donthi Madhav Reddy, Revuri Prakash Reddy and Mamidala Yashaswini Reddy, are seeking consideration; Konda Surekha’s post is vacant.
- What
- Congress leaders are competing for a vacant ministerial position in the State Cabinet.
- When
- The competition intensified after Konda Surekha’s departure or removal from the Cabinet; no date is specified.
- Where
- The vacancy concerns the former Warangal district in the State Cabinet.
- Why
- The post became vacant, and the selection may consider experience, party service, seniority, social equations, regional balance, women’s and youth representation, and political usefulness.
Seniority and Party Experience
Representation and Political Balance
Strongest qualification
Seniority and Party Experience
Supporters of Naini Rajender Reddy and Donthi Madhav Reddy emphasize long political experience, seniority, party affiliation and service to Congress.
Representation and Political Balance
Supporters of Revuri Prakash Reddy emphasize constituency development and active participation in party activities, while Yashaswini Reddy’s supporters highlight youth and women’s representation.
Choosing another woman
Seniority and Party Experience
The district already has Dhanasari Anasuya as a woman minister, which may reduce the case for appointing another woman from the district.
Representation and Political Balance
Selecting Mamidala Yashaswini Reddy could preserve women’s representation and add a young voice to the Cabinet.
Political considerations
Seniority and Party Experience
The party could prioritize seniority and political experience when filling the vacancy.
Representation and Political Balance
The decision could instead reflect social equations, regional balance and which MLA is most politically useful to the party.
- Vacant post
- A State Cabinet ministerial position previously held by Konda Surekha.
- Leading contender
- Warangal West MLA Naini Rajender Reddy is described as being in the forefront.
- Other contenders
- Donthi Madhav Reddy, Revuri Prakash Reddy and Mamidala Yashaswini Reddy.
- Former district
- Erstwhile Warangal district.
- Existing women minister
- Mulugu MLA Dhanasari Anasuya, also referred to as Sitakka, already represents the district in the Cabinet.
- Selection factors
- Seniority, political experience, party service, social equations and regional balance.