Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Srihari Says Surekha Daughter’s Remarks Hurt Congress Party
Vakiti Srihari is a minister in the Congress government.
He said comments made by Konda Surekha’s daughter hurt the party’s image.
Srihari said Congress leaders must put the party first.
He also said everyone should follow the party’s rules.
People who break those rules could face disciplinary action.
He clarified that notices were sent to Konda Surekha and Chinna Reddy.
Srihari said internal disagreements could help the opposition.
He asked party members to act responsibly while the government works on development and welfare.
Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari said remarks by Endowments Minister Konda Surekha’s daughter damaged the Congress party.
Srihari said all Congress leaders and workers must prioritize the party and follow its line.
He warned that disciplinary action could be taken against anyone who harms the party’s interests, including himself.
Srihari clarified that notices were issued to both Konda Surekha and Chinna Reddy, not only to Surekha.
He urged leaders to avoid internal controversies while the Congress government focuses on development, welfare and social justice.
- Who
- Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari, Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and Chinna Reddy were discussed.
- What
- Srihari said remarks by Surekha’s daughter harmed the Congress and emphasized party discipline.
- When
- Srihari made the remarks on Sunday.
- Where
- The remarks were reported from Hyderabad.
- Why
- He said Congress leaders must protect the party’s image and prevent internal issues from helping the opposition.
Party Discipline
Individual Conduct
Handling the controversy
Party Discipline
Srihari said Congress leaders must follow the party line and that disciplinary action is inevitable when anyone crosses it.
Individual Conduct
The article does not provide a direct response from Konda Surekha, her daughter or Chinna Reddy to Srihari’s criticism.
Impact on the party
Party Discipline
Srihari said the remarks damaged the Congress and could give the opposition an opportunity to exploit internal problems.
Individual Conduct
No alternative account of the remarks’ impact or their intent is provided in the article.
- Speaker
- Vakiti Srihari, Telangana’s Animal Husbandry Minister
- Party
- Indian National Congress
- Controversy
- Remarks by Konda Surekha’s daughter were described by Srihari as damaging to the party.
- Notices
- Srihari said notices were issued to Konda Surekha and Chinna Reddy.
- Possible action
- The AICC and PCC disciplinary committees may decide on action if party interests were harmed.
- Government priorities
- Srihari cited development, welfare programmes and social justice as government priorities.