Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Revanth Reddy Says Party Line Will Decide Surekha Issue
There is a disagreement inside the Congress party in Telangana.
It involves Minister Konda Surekha and remarks made by her daughter about Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Some party members described the remarks as against the Chief Minister, the government, or the Congress.
The party disciplinary committee asked Surekha to explain why she did not condemn them.
Surekha sent letters explaining her position.
Reports said the committee was not satisfied and recommended strict action.
Some Congress leaders also reportedly asked for strong action.
Revanth Reddy said the party’s senior leadership would make the final decision.
He asked everyone to follow that decision and remain quiet until it is made.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the Congress high command and disciplinary committee were reviewing the issue involving Minister Konda Surekha.
The controversy followed remarks by Surekha’s daughter, Sushmita Patel, concerning Revanth Reddy and his family.
The disciplinary committee questioned why Surekha had not condemned her daughter’s remarks and reportedly found her explanation unsatisfactory.
A committee report was reportedly prepared recommending strict action, though the final decision remained with the Congress high command.
Revanth Reddy urged Congress leaders to respect the party decision and avoid public comments until it was announced.
- Who
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Minister Konda Surekha, Surekha’s daughter Sushmita Patel, the Congress disciplinary committee, and Congress leaders.
- What
- The Congress is reviewing an internal disciplinary matter involving Konda Surekha, with a reported recommendation for strict action but no announced final decision.
- When
- Revanth Reddy addressed the matter on Monday; a second account dates his remarks and related meetings to August 24. The triggering remarks were made the previous week.
- Where
- Revanth Reddy spoke in Hyderabad. The remarks were reported to have been made at Geesukonda.
- Why
- The disciplinary committee questioned Surekha because she allegedly failed to condemn her daughter’s remarks concerning the Chief Minister, his family, the government, or the party.
Calls for Strict Action
Wait for the Party Decision
Disciplinary response
Calls for Strict Action
The committee reportedly recommended strict action after concluding that Surekha should have condemned her daughter’s remarks and that her explanation was unsatisfactory.
Wait for the Party Decision
Revanth Reddy said the high command and disciplinary committee should be allowed to decide the matter, and that all leaders must respect the outcome.
Public discussion
Calls for Strict Action
Several ministers, legislators, MPs, and party leaders reportedly sought action against those they believed had acted against party interests.
Wait for the Party Decision
Revanth Reddy reportedly urged leaders not to make public comments about the controversy while the high command was considering it.
- Minister involved
- Konda Surekha, Telangana’s Endowment, Environment and Forests Minister
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Decision-maker
- The Congress high command and AICC leadership were to take the final decision
- Disciplinary process
- The committee issued showcause notices and reviewed explanations, video recordings, and media clippings
- Reported recommendation
- Sources said the committee recommended strict action against Konda Surekha
- Surekha’s response
- She submitted two letters explaining her position
- Current status
- No final party decision had been announced in the reports
