Internal conflicts within the Telangana Congress continue to escalate, with party leaders in several districts forming rival factions and engaging in power struggles.
In Warangal, tensions have intensified between Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and local MLA Nayini Rajender Reddy, both vying for greater control of the party in the region.
The latest flashpoint involves a confrontation between Minister Konda Surekha and her cabinet colleague Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy.
On Saturday, Surekha lodged a formal complaint against Ponguleti, accusing him of interfering in the Endowments Department’s affairs and manipulating a ₹71-crore tender process.
According to sources, Surekha met with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and later sent a detailed letter to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, alleging that Ponguleti exceeded his authority as Medaram Jatara in-charge minister by influencing departmental contracts.
Surekha, who heads the Endowments portfolio, expressed discontent that certain tenders were finalized without her knowledge, describing the act as an “unwarranted intrusion.”
Reports suggest she plans to visit Delhi to brief the Congress high command directly about the matter.
This controversy follows closely on the heels of another dispute between ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Lakshman Kumar, which was resolved only after party intervention.
Observers note that the latest row once again highlights the lack of coordination within Revanth Reddy’s cabinet, reflecting deeper fissures in the state Congress leadership.
While Ponguleti’s supporters argue that he acted within his jurisdiction as district in-charge minister, Surekha’s camp contends that she has been sidelined despite her seniority.
With the issue now reaching the national leadership, the Congress high command may soon be compelled to intervene to contain the growing discord and prevent further political damage.
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