Konda Surekha takes on CM Revanth Reddy, Congress after being removed from Telangana cabinet - The Times of India

**Konda Surekha Ousted from Telangana Cabinet Amid Controversy Over Daughter’s Remarks**

Hyderabad – Endowments Minister Konda Surekha was removed from the Telangana cabinet on Thursday by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, marking the latest high‑profile reshuffle in the state’s government. Surekha, a senior figure in the ruling party and a three‑time MLA from Ghoshamahal, had been in charge of the Endowments portfolio since the ministry’s formation after the 2023 elections. The dismissal followed a wave of criticism from party legislators after her daughter, a law‑student, allegedly made “anti‑party” statements that were interpreted as a direct affront to the chief minister’s leadership.

The controversy erupted when the daughter, speaking at a college event, questioned the CM’s handling of certain development projects and suggested that the government was “ignoring grassroots concerns.” The remarks were quickly circulated on social media, prompting several MLAs to demand disciplinary action. In a brief press conference, CM Reddy said the comments “undermined the collective responsibility of our government” and justified the removal as necessary to preserve party discipline. The Indian Express reported that senior party officials had already been briefing the CM on the growing unrest among legislators, while the Hindustan Times noted that the decision was taken after an internal review concluded that the minister’s family had breached the party’s code of conduct.

Opposition parties seized on the episode to portray the ruling party as intolerant of dissent. Congress leaders publicly condemned the sacking, calling it “political over‑reach” and urging the chief minister to focus on governance rather than personal vendettas. Deccan Chronicle quoted Ghoshamahal MLA Raja Singh as saying the move “signals an alarming centralisation of power” and warned that such actions could alienate key voter blocs ahead of the 2026 state elections. In response, Konda Surekha announced she would “fight any intra‑party injustice” and hinted at filing a formal complaint with the party’s disciplinary committee, a step echoed by the New Indian Express which highlighted her claim that the dismissal was “premeditated” and linked to broader factional battles within the party.