After remarks against CM by Konda Surekha’s daughter, Telangana Congress MLAs demand action against Minister

Several Congress MLAs and Government Whips joined forces at a press conference in Hyderabad on Friday, criticizing Minister Konda Surekha and demanding disciplinary action against her after her daughter, Konda Sushmitha, made derogatory remarks against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Government Whip Beerla Ilaiah strongly condemned the comments, stating that they had hurt party workers and urged Ms. Surekha to condemn her daughter's remarks.

He emphasized that internal matters should be discussed within the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) or other relevant party forums.

MLA Naini Rajender Reddy took a firm stance, asserting that party members should not target the Chief Minister publicly for personal or political reasons. He called for strict action against anyone violating party discipline, regardless of their position or caste. The MLA questioned Ms. Surekha's silence on her daughter's remarks and claimed that some party members were working against the party's interests, potentially influenced by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and BRS elements.

Vedma Bojju alleged that Ms. Surekha was avoiding a direct response, while Khanapur MLA Shankar asserted that the remarks could have a damaging impact on party workers and younger leaders. He defended Revanth Reddy, calling him a strong leader and warning those attempting to undermine his reputation would not be tolerated. The Congress leaders also defended the government's performance, stating that it was attempting to restore financial discipline while coordinating with Ministers and MLAs.