Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Konda Surekha Maintains Silence Amid Congress Tensions Over Daughter’s Remarks
Konda Surekha is a minister involved in a party controversy.
Her daughter, Konda Sushmitha Patel, made remarks against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
Reporters asked Surekha about the remarks during a tree-planting programme in Warangal.
Surekha did not answer their questions.
Some party leaders reportedly want action to be taken.
Surekha has reportedly met Mallikarjun Kharge to explain her side.
Revanth Reddy said the party’s top leaders will make the final decision.
Her silence has increased speculation about what the party may do next.
Minister Konda Surekha declined to comment on her daughter’s remarks against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
Surekha was questioned during a Vanamahotsavam programme at RangaSaipet Government Junior College in Warangal.
Several party leaders have reportedly sought action against Surekha over the controversy.
Surekha is understood to have met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and presented her side.
Revanth Reddy said the final decision rests with the party high command.
- Who
- Minister Konda Surekha, her daughter Konda Sushmitha Patel, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, and party leaders.
- What
- A controversy over Sushmitha Patel’s remarks against Revanth Reddy and possible party disciplinary action.
- When
- Tuesday, during Surekha’s visit to Warangal.
- Where
- RangaSaipet Government Junior College in Warangal.
- Why
- Party leaders have reportedly sought action, while the party high command considers the matter.
- Minister involved
- Konda Surekha
- Controversial remarks
- Remarks by Konda Sushmitha Patel against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- Event
- Vanamahotsavam programme and sapling planting
- Location
- RangaSaipet Government Junior College, Warangal
- Reported party action
- Several party leaders have sought action against Surekha
- Surekha’s response
- She repeatedly declined to comment
- Decision-maker
- The party high command, according to Revanth Reddy