Telangana minister's daughter challenges CM Revanth Reddy: ‘Who is he to decide my ticket?’
The Telangana Congress is facing fresh turmoil after Konda Sushmita challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over the party’s choice of candidate for the Parkal.
The Telangana Congress experienced a major internal conflict on Wednesday following a challenge to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy by his daughter, Konda Sushmita. Sushmita, daughter of senior minister Konda Surekha, questioned Revanth Reddy's authority to choose her party candidacy for the Parkal Assembly constituency. She proclaimed, "Whether you, your father, or your grandfather come, I will be the MLA of Parkal," according to NDTV.
Sushmita also demanded to know, "Who is Revanth to decide my ticket?" and threatened to contest as an independent if the Congress denied her a ticket.
Reacting to Revanth Reddy publicly endorsing sitting MLA Revuri Prakash Reddy for the Parkal constituency, Sushmita demanded his resignation and accused him of arrogance. She further claimed the Congress party had become a "TD Congress" and accused Backwards Class leaders of being sidelined. Sushmita alleged a ₹200-crore land deal involving Revanth Reddy's brother and threatened to expose other potential scams.
Congress MP and TPCC Disciplinary Committee Chairman Mallu Ravi issued a notice to Konda Surekha for an explanation over her daughter's remarks within three days, while BJP leader Karunasagar backed Sushmita's allegations and called for Revanth Reddy's resignation.
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