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Revanth Reddy Drops Minister Konda Surekha

CM Revanth Reddy removes minister, reshuffles cabinet. New appointments announced.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 03 September 2026 at 02:46 pm
Revanth Reddy Drops Minister Konda Surekha

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has decided to remove Konda Surekha from his cabinet, effective immediately. This decision follows recommendations from the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) disciplinary committee, which had taken issue with certain controversial remarks made by Konda Surekha.

As part of this reshuffle, G Chinna Reddy's appointment as vice-chairman of the Telangana Planning Board has also been rescinded. In her place, Gadwal Vijayalakshmi will now serve as the vice-chairperson of the Planning Board.

Nerella Sharada and G Sudha Rani have also received new appointments, as part of the cabinet reshuffle. The exact nature and scope of their new roles have not been specified, but their appointments are seen as part of a broader effort to reorganize and streamline the state's administrative machinery.

The removal of Konda Surekha from the cabinet is a significant development, and one that is likely to have far-reaching implications for the state's politics. The TPCC disciplinary committee's recommendations had been pending for some time, and it appears that the Chief Minister has finally acted on them.

The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) is the state unit of the Indian National Congress, and plays a crucial role in shaping the state's politics and policy agenda. The disciplinary committee is responsible for enforcing party discipline and taking action against errant members.

In this context, the removal of Konda Surekha can be seen as an effort to maintain party discipline and uphold the principles of the Congress party. The new appointments, meanwhile, are likely to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the state's administrative machinery.

The impact of this reshuffle will be closely watched in the coming days and weeks, as the state's politics and policy agenda continue to evolve. For now, it is clear that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is committed to taking tough decisions and making significant changes to his cabinet.

The broader implications of this move are still unclear, but one thing is certain - the removal of Konda Surekha and the new appointments will have a significant impact on the state's politics and governance.

In the end, the decision to remove Konda Surekha from the cabinet is a testament to the Chief Minister's commitment to upholding party discipline and principles. As the state continues to navigate the complexities of governance and politics, this move is likely to be seen as a significant turning point.

Frequently asked questions

Why was Konda Surekha removed from the cabinet?

Konda Surekha was removed due to controversial remarks, following recommendations from the TPCC disciplinary committee.

Who is the new vice-chairperson of the Telangana Planning Board?

Gadwal Vijayalakshmi is the new vice-chairperson of the Telangana Planning Board.

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