'How am I responsible for my daughter's comments?' Sacked T'gana minister takes on CM
Former Telangana minister Konda Surekha has challenged her removal from the state cabinet, labeling the decision an act of political vendetta. She argues that she should not be held responsible for her daughter's controversial comments regarding the Chief Minister.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights internal political friction within the Congress party in Telangana and raises questions about political accountability and family association.
HYDERABAD: Former Telangana minister Konda Surekha on Thursday questioned the decision to remove her from chief minister A Revanth Reddy’s cabinet, saying she had neither committed any corruption nor been given an opportunity to explain herself before the action was taken.Surekha said she had replied to the show-cause notices issued to her and questioned why she was not consulted before the decision to recommend her removal. She also questioned the authenticity of an unsigned communication announcing the action and said the move appeared to be an act of vendetta.Defending her daughter Konda Sushmitha Patel, whose remarks against Revanth Reddy and his family triggered the disciplinary row, Surekha said her daughter was an adult and her personal views could not be attributed to her.She questioned why she should be held responsible for comments made by her daughter and also asked what action had been taken against Congress leaders Komatireddy Raj Gopal…
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