Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Congress Weighs Key Posts for Konda Surekha, Murali
Congress leaders are discussing important jobs for Konda Surekha and her husband, Konda Murali.
They may give one job to each of them.
Surekha could be considered for Deputy Speaker, while Murali could lead an important corporation.
Surekha reportedly wants an even bigger position, such as Assembly Speaker or TPCC president.
She has been invited to Delhi to discuss the matter.
The exact decision has not been made.
Congress leaders value her influence in the Warangal region and among Backward Classes.
They also worry that losing her could help opposition parties such as the BJP and BRS.
Congress leaders are reportedly considering offering positions to both Konda Surekha and Konda Murali.
Surekha may be considered for Deputy Speaker, while Murali could receive a corporation chairmanship.
Surekha is reportedly seeking a more prominent role, including Assembly Speaker or TPCC president.
The Congress high command has invited Surekha to Delhi for discussions, though her travel timing remains uncertain.
Party leaders want to retain Surekha because of her influence among Backward Classes and in the Warangal region.
- Who
- Former Minister Konda Surekha, her husband Konda Murali, and the Congress high command.
- What
- Congress is considering offering key organisational or administrative positions to both members of the Konda family.
- When
- The discussions are ongoing; Surekha may travel to Delhi on Sunday evening or after the Ganesh festival.
- Where
- The proposed discussions are expected to take place in Delhi, with the political impact focused partly on the Warangal region.
- Why
- Congress wants to retain Surekha because of her political influence among Backward Classes and fears her departure could benefit opposition parties.
Party Options Under Consideration
Roles Sought by Surekha
Level of positions
Party Options Under Consideration
The Congress leadership is reportedly considering Deputy Speaker for Surekha and a corporation chairmanship for Murali.
Roles Sought by Surekha
Surekha is reportedly seeking a more prominent post, including Assembly Speaker or TPCC president.
Number of appointments
Party Options Under Consideration
Party sources indicate the high command may give one position each to Surekha and Murali.
Roles Sought by Surekha
The central question remains whether the leadership will offer one position or two, with the final decision pending formal talks.
- People involved
- Konda Surekha and Konda Murali
- Possible role for Surekha
- Deputy Speaker
- Possible role for Murali
- Chairmanship of a prominent corporation, such as the RTC
- Roles sought by Surekha
- Assembly Speaker or TPCC president
- Expected venue for talks
- Delhi
- Political importance
- Surekha is described as a five-time Assembly election winner and prominent BC woman leader
- Decision status
- No final decision has been announced