Telangana Congress chief defends Surekha's removal from cabinet

Telangana Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud defended the dismissal of Konda Surekha from the state cabinet, stating her conduct crossed party limits. He called the action unfortunate but necessary. Goud said Surekha failed to condemn remarks made by her daughter, Konda Susmita, which led the AICC to act seriously. He dismissed her blackmail allegations against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as angry statements and advised using official channels for grievances. Goud warned disciplinary action would follow for any leader crossing party limits, framing Surekha's removal as a message to raise concerns through organisational channels. He stressed the party wanted her to remain and would provide opportunities.