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Warangal East Congress Leaders Demand Konda Couple’s Unconditional Apology
Some Congress leaders in Warangal East are unhappy with how their party is being run.
They demanded an unconditional apology from people connected with Minister Konda Surekha.
The reports differ on whether the apology was mainly sought from Sushmita Patel, the Konda couple, or both.
The leaders said BC activists and Congress workers were being harassed.
They also alleged that some workers were placed in false criminal cases.
Nalgonda Ramesh said alleged remarks about Chief Minister Revanth Reddy were unacceptable.
Gundeti Narender questioned Konda Murali’s authority to announce election candidates.
The leaders said these disagreements were damaging the party.
They asked senior Congress officials to investigate and take action.
Warangal East Congress leaders demanded an unconditional apology, with reports identifying Sushmita Patel and the Konda couple as targets of the demand.
The leaders accused Minister Konda Surekha and associates of misusing power to target BC leaders and party workers.
They alleged that workers were intimidated and implicated in false criminal cases to suppress political rivals.
Nalgonda Ramesh called Sushmita Patel’s alleged remarks about Chief Minister Revanth Reddy unforgivable and said the Konda couple’s conduct was harming Congress.
Gundeti Narender questioned Konda Murali’s authority to announce corporator candidates and urged the Congress high command to intervene.
- Who
- Warangal East Congress leaders, including Paramesh, Nalgonda Ramesh and Gundeti Narender, made allegations involving Sushmita Patel, Minister Konda Surekha and Konda Murali.
- What
- They demanded an unconditional apology, action over alleged harassment of BC leaders and clarification about corporator candidate announcements.
- Where
- At a media meeting at Gundeti Narender Ranky’s residence in Warangal East.
- When
- Sunday.
- Why
- They alleged misuse of power, intimidation, false criminal cases, inadequate support for BC leaders and breaches of party discipline.
Key facts
- Apology demand
- Leaders demanded an unconditional apology; the reports variously identify Sushmita Patel and the Konda couple as the targets.
- Main allegation
- BC leaders and Congress workers were allegedly harassed, intimidated and implicated in false cases.
- Political target
- Speakers called for action against Minister Konda Surekha and associates, with Narender demanding her removal.
- Disputed authority
- Gundeti Narender questioned Konda Murali’s authority to announce corporator candidates in Warangal East and Parkal.
- Remarks cited
- Nalgonda Ramesh described Sushmita Patel’s alleged remarks about Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as unforgivable.
- Appeal to leadership
- The leaders urged the Congress high command to address internal differences and take appropriate action.
Quotes
Gundeti Narender
Former corporator and Warangal East Congress leader who questioned candidate announcements
“Politics driven by money and arrogance is wrong. People are with you out of fear, not love. This political momentum you see now is not permanent — it is only a fever”
thehansindia.com
“Who gave Konda Murali the authority to announce who will contest from Parkal? What entitles him to announce corporator tickets in Warangal East?”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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