Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Congress Weighs Fresh Notice as Pressure Mounts on Konda Surekha
Congress leaders in Telangana are arguing about Minister Konda Surekha’s position.
Some leaders from Warangal reportedly asked the party to take action against her.
About 17 MLAs and two MLCs also reportedly asked for her removal from the Cabinet.
The party’s disciplinary committee may send Surekha another notice.
A previous notice concerned comments made by her daughter, Konda Susmitha.
Susmitha criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and MLA Revuri Prakash Reddy.
She said her complaint was against Revanth Reddy, not the Congress party as a whole.
Surekha said she would speak about the developments soon.
Congress leaders from Warangal district reportedly passed a resolution seeking action against Minister Konda Surekha.
Around 17 Congress MLAs and two MLCs reportedly demanded Surekha’s removal from the Cabinet.
The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee Disciplinary Action Committee is reportedly considering issuing Surekha a fresh notice.
An earlier notice sought Surekha’s explanation over remarks made by her daughter, Konda Susmitha.
Susmitha said she had no grievance with the Congress party generally, but criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s authority to announce party tickets.
- Who
- Minister Konda Surekha, her daughter Konda Susmitha, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and Congress leaders including MLAs and MLCs.
- What
- The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee is reportedly considering a fresh disciplinary notice to Surekha, while party legislators are seeking her Cabinet removal.
- When
- A Warangal district resolution was reportedly passed on Thursday, and the legislators’ letter was reportedly sent on Friday; an earlier notice gave Surekha three days to respond.
- Where
- The developments concern the Congress party in Telangana, including Hyderabad and Warangal district.
- Why
- The action follows controversy over Konda Susmitha’s remarks concerning Revanth Reddy and Revuri Prakash Reddy.
Congress Critics
Surekha and Susmitha’s Position
Surekha’s Cabinet position
Congress Critics
Warangal Congress leaders and around 17 MLAs and two MLCs reportedly want disciplinary action and Surekha’s removal from the Cabinet.
Surekha and Susmitha’s Position
Surekha has not announced a response yet, saying she would speak about the developments soon.
Comments about party leadership
Congress Critics
Congress bodies are examining remarks linked to Konda Susmitha concerning Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and MLA Revuri Prakash Reddy.
Surekha and Susmitha’s Position
Susmitha said she had no grievance against the Congress party generally and specifically targeted Revanth Reddy.
Authority to allocate tickets
Congress Critics
The reported complaints have intensified the party debate over Surekha’s position and possible disciplinary action.
Surekha and Susmitha’s Position
Susmitha questioned Revanth Reddy’s authority to announce the allocation of party tickets.
- Minister involved
- Konda Surekha
- Party body considering action
- Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee Disciplinary Action Committee
- Reported removal demand
- Around 17 Congress MLAs and two MLCs sought Surekha’s removal from the Cabinet.
- Earlier notice
- The committee sought Surekha’s explanation within three days over remarks made by Konda Susmitha.
- Warangal resolution
- Congress leaders from Warangal district reportedly passed a resolution calling for action against Surekha.
- Susmitha’s clarification
- She said she had no grievance against the Congress party as a whole, but specifically criticized Revanth Reddy.