Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Congress factions clash at press conference
There was a big fight between two groups of people who support different leaders in the Congress party.
One group supports Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, and the other supports MLA Mandula Samuel.
The fight happened during a press conference where one group was talking to the media.
The other group didn't like what was being said and tried to stop the press conference.
This led to a fight, and the police had to step in to break it up.
One of the leaders, Parripati Yugandhar, said that if MLA Samuel doesn't apologize for some comments he made, they will do something drastic.
He also said that MLA Samuel should do more to help Dalits get important positions.
A clash broke out between factions of Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and MLA Mandula Samuel at a press conference in Tirumalagiri.
Supporters of the Minister held a press conference opposing the MLA, while the MLA's followers obstructed and clashed with them.
Police intervened and dispersed both factions.
Congress District leader Parripati Yugandhar demanded MLA Samuel withdraw alleged inappropriate comments against the Komatireddy brothers.
Yugandhar threatened mass suicide at Gandhi Bhavan if Samuel does not apologize within a week.
- Who
- Supporters of Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and MLA Mandula Samuel
- What
- Clash between factions during a press conference
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Tirumalagiri, Suryapet
- Why
- Disagreement over comments made by MLA Samuel against the Komatireddy brothers
Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy's Supporters
MLA Mandula Samuel's Supporters
Comments Against Komatireddy Brothers
Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy's Supporters
Demanded MLA Samuel withdraw alleged inappropriate comments against the Komatireddy brothers.
MLA Mandula Samuel's Supporters
Obstructed the press conference and clashed with the Minister's supporters.
- Location
- Tirumalagiri, Suryapet
- Date
- Sunday
- Key Figures
- Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, MLA Mandula Samuel, Parripati Yugandhar
- Incident
- Clash between factions
- Police Action
- Intervened and dispersed both factions