Konda Surekha ties rakhi to Revanth Reddy at residence amid disciplinary row
The meeting assumes significance as it was the first interaction between Ms. Surekha and Mr. Revanth Reddy since a controversy erupted over remarks made by her daughter, Konda Sushmitha, against the Chief Minister.
Endowments Minister Konda Surekha bonded with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at his residence on Friday, tying a rakhi during Raksha Bandhan amid a disciplinary issue. This meeting marks their first since a controversy erupted due to her daughter's comments against the Chief Minister, causing strain in the ruling Congress party. Ms. Surekha's act was seen as an effort to maintain personal-political ties between the two leaders.
Despite the controversy, she later stated that no political discussions took place during her visit and she merely wished for the Chief Minister's well-being for introducing more schemes for women. The meeting occurred as the disciplinary matter was being reviewed by the Congress party's highest levels; the TPCC disciplinary committee had recommended action against Ms. Surekha after failing to condemn her daughter's remarks.
However, her response seemed defiant, distancing herself from her daughter's views. The disciplinary committee, chaired by MP Mallu Ravi, recommended action, which is now under review by the All India Congress Committee. This latest interaction may offer a chance for reconciliation as the formal disciplinary process continues, with other Congress leaders also tying rakhi to the Chief Minister.
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