Telangana CM Revanth recommends Konda Surekha’s removal from Cabinet, Governor’s decision likely today

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has recommended to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to remove Minister Konda Surekha from the Telangana Council of Ministers with immediate effect.

The recommendation was sent to the Governor on Thursday (September 3, 2026) with the Governor expected to take a decision on the Chief Minister’s request today itself.

At the stem

The move stems from recent comment’s of Ms. Surekha’s daughter against the Chief Minister, and amid the recent political developments surrounding the Minister and senior Congress leaders. Sources said Ms. Surekha had refused to resign despite being conveyed the high command’s decision, leaving the Chief Minister with the option of recommending her removal from the Council of Ministers.

Ms. Surekha sensed the possibility of disciplinary action when she met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday. The developments subsequently gathered momentum, culminating in the Chief Minister’s recommendation to the Governor.

The decisions come against the backdrop of the Congress government seeking to enforce greater discipline within the party and the administration.

Chinna Reddy’s appointment rescinded

In a related development, Mr. Reddy decided to rescind the appointment of G. Chinna Reddy as Vice-Chairman of the Telangana Planning Board with immediate effect.

G. Chinna Reddy. File
| Photo Credit:
RAMAKRISHNA G

Focus on BC representation in appointments

The government’s fresh appointments also appear aimed at countering criticism that a Backward Class woman has been dropped from the Cabinet.

Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, a BC leader, has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the Telangana Planning Board with Cabinet rank, immediately after the Chief Minister recommended the removal of Ms. Surekha.

Gadwal Vijayalakshmi (on the left) with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and other Cabinet Ministers. File
| Photo Credit:
BY ARRANGEMENT

Another BC leader, Nerella Sharada, has been appointed Chairperson of the Telangana State Commission for Women. The appointment of former Rajya Sabha member G. Sudha Rani as Chairperson of the Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (KUDA) assumes significance in this context.

Ms. Sudha Rani hails from Warangal district, which is also the home district of Ms. Surekha. Her appointment is being seen within Congress circles as a signal that another BC woman leader from the district is being given prominence in the government’s political and organisational scheme.

Gundu Sudharani. File
| Photo Credit:
THE HINDU