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AICC to decide action against Telangana minister over daughter’s remarks
The Congress party is deciding whether to take action against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha.
The issue began after her daughter made critical comments about Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other party leaders.
Party members wanted Surekha to condemn those comments.
Surekha says her daughter is an independent adult and that she cannot control what her daughter says.
She also says she has performed well as a minister and has faced no corruption allegations.
Several Congress leaders met the party’s national leadership in Delhi about the dispute.
Surekha asked the leadership to let her remain in the cabinet.
She also asked the party to examine whether someone encouraged the MLAs to speak against her.
The All India Congress Committee is expected to make the final decision.
AICC is expected to soon decide on a notice issued to Minister Konda Surekha.
The notice followed critical remarks by Surekha’s daughter about Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders.
Surekha met Congress leaders in Delhi and presented her explanation.
She said her daughter is independent and should not be held responsible for her comments.
The minister also urged action against Congress MLAs who demanded disciplinary proceedings against her.
- Who
- The All India Congress Committee, Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders.
- What
- The AICC is considering action against Surekha after her daughter criticized the chief minister and other party leaders.
- Where
- The issue concerns Telangana, while the key discussions took place in Delhi.
- When
- The decision was expected soon, following meetings held during the two days before September 2.
- Why
- The Telangana Congress disciplinary committee issued Surekha a notice over her daughter’s remarks and her response to them.
Surekha’s position
Disciplinary concerns
Responsibility for the remarks
Surekha’s position
Surekha says her daughter is an independent adult and that the minister should not be held responsible for her comments.
Disciplinary concerns
Several Congress MLAs demanded disciplinary action against Surekha because she did not condemn her daughter’s remarks against the chief minister and other leaders.
Whether action is justified
Surekha’s position
Surekha says she has performed well as a minister, has faced no corruption allegations and should remain in the cabinet.
Disciplinary concerns
The Telangana Congress disciplinary committee issued her a notice and recommended tough action to the party leadership.
Conduct of the MLAs
Surekha’s position
Surekha says the MLAs did not speak voluntarily and asked the party to investigate whether someone was behind them.
Disciplinary concerns
The MLAs’ stated position, as reported, was that disciplinary action should be initiated against Surekha.
Key facts
- Minister
- Konda Surekha, Telangana’s Forest Minister
- Party decision-maker
- The All India Congress Committee is expected to make the final decision
- Trigger for notice
- Critical remarks by Surekha’s daughter about A Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders
- Surekha’s defense
- She said her daughter is independent and should not be held responsible for the remarks
- Surekha’s request
- She asked party leaders to allow her to continue in the cabinet
- Additional demand
- Surekha sought disciplinary action against MLAs who spoke against her
- Party process
- The Telangana Congress disciplinary committee recommended tough action against Surekha and another leader in a separate matter
Quotes
B Mahesh Kumar Goud
Telangana Congress president who briefed reporters on the issue.
“Congress should also look at who is behind the MLAs.”
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“AICC will take the final decision on the matter.”
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