Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Telangana Cabinet Shuffle May Drop Minister Konda Surekha
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy may change some members of his Cabinet.
The change could happen on September 3 or 4, but the Congress leadership must approve it.
Minister Konda Surekha may lose her position.
Sources say her repeated disagreements with the Chief Minister caused problems for the party.
The Congress leadership wants Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy to become a minister.
Adi Srinivas may replace Surekha, although other leaders are also seeking the position.
Speaker Gaddam Prasada Rao has asked for a Cabinet place too.
The ministers’ responsibilities may mostly stay the same, with some duties given to new ministers.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is reportedly preparing a minor Cabinet reshuffle on September 3 or 4.
Endowments and forest minister Konda Surekha is likely to be removed after repeated acts of defiance, according to sources.
The Congress high command is pressing for Munugodu legislator Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy’s induction.
Government Whip Adi Srinivas is considered a possible replacement for Surekha, while Speaker Gaddam Prasada Rao is also seeking a Cabinet berth.
Sources say portfolios may largely remain unchanged, with those held by dropped ministers potentially reassigned.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Congress high command, Konda Surekha, Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy and other state leaders.
- What
- A reported minor Telangana Cabinet reshuffle that may remove Konda Surekha and induct Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy.
- When
- September 3 or 4, subject to approval by the Congress high command; final discussions were expected on Tuesday or Wednesday.
- Where
- Telangana, with final party discussions expected in Delhi.
- Why
- Sources attribute the possible change to Surekha’s repeated defiance of the Chief Minister and the high command’s promise to Raj Gopal Reddy.
Reported Case for Change
Competing Claims and Concerns
Konda Surekha’s position
Reported Case for Change
Sources say Surekha’s repeated acts of defiance, including controversy linked to her daughter’s outburst, embarrassed the Congress and weakened the Chief Minister’s authority.
Competing Claims and Concerns
The article reports that Bhatti Vikramarka had previously supported Surekha, although sources now say he no longer favors retaining her.
Raj Gopal Reddy’s induction
Reported Case for Change
The high command reportedly wants to honor a promise made when Raj Gopal Reddy moved from the BJP to the Congress.
Competing Claims and Concerns
Revanth Reddy reportedly prefers retaining Raj Gopal Reddy’s brother, Venkat Reddy, and warned of repercussions if both brothers were included.
Cabinet representation
Reported Case for Change
Raj Gopal Reddy’s inclusion is supported by the high command, while Adi Srinivas is seen as a possible replacement for Surekha.
Competing Claims and Concerns
Revanth Reddy reportedly opposes adding another Reddy minister from Rangareddy district, saying it could dilute the government’s BC/SC empowerment message; Prasada Rao may also remain Speaker because replacing him would be difficult.
- Reported reshuffle dates
- September 3 or 4
- Minister reportedly at risk
- Konda Surekha, who holds the endowments and forest portfolios
- Proposed induction
- Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, Congress legislator from Munugodu
- Possible replacement
- Government Whip Adi Srinivas
- Other contender
- Speaker Gaddam Prasada Rao is lobbying for a Cabinet berth
- Decision-makers
- The Congress high command, after discussions with Revanth Reddy, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and B. Mahesh Kumar Goud
- Portfolio changes
- No major reshuffle is currently expected; dropped ministers’ portfolios may go to new inductees