Telangana Congress issues notice to minister over daughter's remarks against CM

A growing power struggle within the Telangana Congress has erupted into public view after Konda Sushmita, the daughter of state minister Konda Surekha, launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the party's leadership. The dispute, centered on the Parkal Assembly constituency, has prompted the party's disciplinary committee to seek an explanation from the minister, highlighting deep factional tensions within the ruling party.

The conflict intensified after Chief Minister Revanth Reddy publicly endorsed sitting MLA Revuri Prakash Reddy to contest the next election from Parkal. This move angered the Konda family, which has been positioning Sushmita as a candidate for the seat. Speaking at an event in Parkal on Wednesday, August 19, Sushmita openly challenged the chief minister's authority and issued a direct electoral challenge. She questioned why the party should wait for the next election and dared Revanth Reddy or his family members to contest against her. She also declared she would be willing to contest as an independent if denied a Congress ticket.

Sushmita's remarks went beyond the ticket dispute, accusing Revanth Reddy of arrogance and alleging his...