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Venkat Reddy’s Meeting Absence Fuels Cabinet Removal Rumours

Venkat Reddy’s Meeting Absence Fuels Cabinet Removal Rumours
K. Venkat Reddy Skips CM’s Meet, Fuels Cabinet Rumours · deccanchronicle.com

Komatireddy Venkat Reddy is a minister who did not attend part of a public meeting with the Chief Minister.

He said he had important work in Hyderabad.

His absence led to rumours that he might be removed from the Cabinet.

His brother, Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, attended the meeting.

Raj Gopal Reddy stood near the Chief Minister and praised him.

His supporters cheered loudly whenever his name was mentioned.

He has been asking for a ministerial position for two years.

Some people now think he could become a minister during a future Cabinet expansion.

The articles do not confirm that either brother will gain or lose a Cabinet position.

Key facts

Absent minister
Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, the roads and buildings minister, skipped the public meeting.
Stated reason
He cited important work in Hyderabad.
Chief Minister
Anumula Revanth Reddy attended the public meeting.
Brother’s role
Munugode MLA Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy attended, moved closely with the Chief Minister, and felicitated him.
Cabinet ambition
Raj Gopal Reddy has lobbied for a Cabinet berth for two years.
Political speculation
The developments raised speculation that Raj Gopal Reddy could receive a ministerial post during a Cabinet expansion.
Public reaction
Supporters cheered when the Chief Minister mentioned Raj Gopal Reddy’s name.

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