Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Congress Factionalism in Thungathurthy Worries Leadership
There is a lot of fighting within the Congress party in Thungathurthy.
Leaders like Mandula Samuel and Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy have their own groups, and they are arguing over who should be in charge.
This has led to physical fights and even attacks on other party members.
The party leaders are worried because this is making the party look bad and causing problems in the area.
They need to find a way to solve these problems before things get worse.
Factionalism within the Congress party in Thungathurthy is causing internal strife.
Leaders Mandula Samuel and Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy are at odds over appointments and influence.
Clashes between supporters of Samuel and the Komatireddy brothers have escalated tensions.
Youth Congress leaders were attacked, leading to police complaints.
Party leadership is concerned about the impact on the party's image and law-and-order situation.
- Who
- Congress leaders in Thungathurthy Assembly constituency, including Mandula Samuel, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, and the Komatireddy brothers
- What
- Growing factionalism and clashes within the Congress party
- When
- Recent months, with escalating tensions and incidents
- Where
- Thungathurthy Assembly constituency, Nalgonda
- Why
- Competition for leadership and key positions within the party
Samuel's Camp
Kiran Kumar Reddy's Camp
Leadership and Appointments
Samuel's Camp
Samuel insists on being the primary contact for party workers and has appointed his supporters to key positions.
Kiran Kumar Reddy's Camp
Kiran Kumar Reddy has successfully appointed his supporter as the Congress mandal president of Shaligowraram.
Conflict and Clashes
Samuel's Camp
Samuel's supporters allegedly attacked Youth Congress leaders, leading to injuries and complaints to the police.
Kiran Kumar Reddy's Camp
Kiran Kumar Reddy's supporters have clashed with Samuel's supporters, escalating tensions.
- Location
- Thungathurthy Assembly constituency, Nalgonda
- Key Figures
- Mandula Samuel, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Komatireddy brothers
- Recent Incidents
- Clashes between supporters of Samuel and the Komatireddy brothers, attack on Youth Congress leaders
- Impact
- Affecting party image and law-and-order situation
- Party Response
- Concerns raised over the need for leadership intervention