CM Revanth Reddy drops minister Konda Surekha from cabinet
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has moved to remove minister Konda Surekha from his cabinet following a disciplinary row. The decision also includes the removal of G. Chinna Reddy from the state planning board.
Why it matters
This reflects internal political instability and disciplinary enforcement within the ruling Congress party in Telangana.
HYDERABAD: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday decided to drop Endowments minister Konda Surekha from his cabinet and rescind G Chinna Reddy’s appointment as vice-chairman of Telangana Planning Board, amid a continuing disciplinary row within Telangana Congress.The recommendation to remove Surekha from Council of Ministers has been sent to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma for approval. The govt also decided to rescind Chinna Reddy’s appointment with immediate effect.Revanth’s decision came after the TPCC disciplinary committee recommended action against both leaders over recent controversial remarks. The committee had recommended Surekha’s removal from the cabinet and Chinna Reddy’s removal from Planning Board post.The controversy involving Surekha erupted after her daughter Konda Sushmitha Patel made remarks against Revanth and his family at a public event in August.
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