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Revanth Reddy Weighs Disciplinary Action Against Congress Rebels
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy may take action against Minister Konda Surekha.
More than a dozen lawmakers reportedly want action against her.
Party leaders say the Chief Minister will discuss the matter with senior Congress leaders.
Possible actions include removing Surekha from the Cabinet or the party.
A Cabinet reshuffle is also being considered.
The party has not said exactly what punishment will be imposed.
Leaders also say Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy and G Chinna Reddy have caused disagreements within the ruling party.
The Chief Minister wants to discourage public criticism that could harm the government’s reputation.
The final decision is expected after he returns from London.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is expected to consider action against Minister Konda Surekha after returning from London on Sunday.
More than a dozen Congress legislators are reportedly seeking action against Surekha.
Possible measures include her removal from the Cabinet, expulsion from the party, and a Cabinet reshuffle.
Revanth Reddy is expected to consult the party high command, TPCC president, Meenakshi Natarajan, and senior AICC leaders.
Party leaders also cited open political disagreements involving Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy and G Chinna Reddy.
- Who
- Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Minister Konda Surekha, more than a dozen Congress legislators, and leaders including Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy and G Chinna Reddy.
- What
- The Chief Minister is expected to pursue disciplinary action against Surekha and possibly address alleged dissent by two other senior leaders.
- Where
- Hyderabad and the Telangana state government and Congress organization.
- When
- A decision is expected soon after Revanth Reddy returns from London on Sunday.
- Why
- Party leaders say Surekha’s family made politically motivated comments about the Chief Minister and that open dissent is damaging the government’s reputation.
Key facts
- Chief minister
- A Revanth Reddy
- Minister facing possible action
- Konda Surekha, Environment, Forest and Endowments Minister
- Reported legislators seeking action
- More than a dozen Congress legislators
- Possible measures
- Cabinet removal, party expulsion, or a Cabinet reshuffle
- Planned consultations
- The party high command, TPCC president, State Congress in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, and senior AICC leaders
- Other leaders cited
- Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy and State Planning Board Vice Chairman G Chinna Reddy
- Decision authority
- Party leaders said the party high command will determine the form of any action
Quotes
Congress party leaders
Unnamed leaders of the Congress party commenting on possible disciplinary action
“The party will take a serious note of the minister Konda Surekha family’s political motives in the comments made against the CM . Action is imminent but in what form will be decided by only the party high command”
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“Removal of Surekha from the Cabinet, her expulsion from the party and reshuffle of the state Cabinet are not ruled out”
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