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Telangana Congress internal developments and disciplinary

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Internal dynamics within the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) have escalated into formal disciplinary action and leadership changes. Following a period of intense friction, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has removed Minister Konda Surekha from the Council of Ministers, specifically stripping her of the Forest, Environment, and Endowment portfolios. The removal follows a dispute triggered by controversial remarks made by Surekha’s daughter, Konda Sushmitha Patel, who accused the Chief Minister and other party leaders of corruption and neglecting supporters regarding political tickets in the Parkal constituency. While Surekha argued to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that she should not be held accountable for her daughter’s personal views, the conflict persisted. Surekha has contested the dismissal, accusing the Chief Minister of engaging in ‘blackmail politics’ and suggesting that disciplinary actions should also be considered against other leaders. She has further claimed she was not formally consulted and suggested the action targets her as a representative of the Backward Classes (BC) community. In conjunction with Surekha’s removal, the state administration implemented several leadership adjustments following high-level meetings between state Congress leadership and the party’s national high command in New Delhi. Dr. G. Chinna Reddy was removed as Vice Chairman of the Telangana State Planning Board and replaced by Gadwal Vijayalakshmi. Additionally, Nerella Sharada has been appointed as Chairperson of the Telangana State Commission for Women, and G. Sudha Rani has been named Chairperson of the Kakatiya Urban Development Authority. Recent developments indicate growing internal friction regarding these appointments. Some party leaders have questioned the decision to grant cabinet-rank status to appointees such as Gadwal Vijayalakshmi and Gundu Sudharani, citing concerns over their political experience and the perceived lack of recognition for long-standing party workers.

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