Telangana minister Konda Surekha ties rakhi to CM Revanth Reddy amid cabinet drop fears
Synopsis
A rakhi tied under political duress: Telangana minister Konda Surekha, facing possible cabinet removal after her daughter publicly accused CM Revanth Reddy's family of corruption, visited the Chief Minister at his Jubilee Hills home on Raksha Bandhan in what observers are reading as a direct conciliatory signal — even as the TPCC Disciplinary Committee reportedly pushes for strong action.
Key Takeaways
Konda Surekha , Telangana's Forest and Environment Minister, tied rakhi to CM Revanth Reddy at his Jubilee Hills residence on 28 August .
Surekha faces a TPCC Disciplinary Committee notice over remarks made by her daughter Sushmitha at a programme in Parkal, Warangal , accusing the CM's family of corruption.
Surekha reportedly told the panel she cannot be held responsible for her daughter's views and asked for the notice to be withdrawn.
The Disciplinary Committee has reportedly recommended strong action against Surekha for indiscipline.
Minister Danasari Seethakka also tied rakhi to the CM; CM Revanth Reddy has publicly described his bond with Seethakka as stronger than blood ties.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla also extended Raksha Bandhan greetings to the people of Telangana.
Telangana's Minister for Forest, Environment and Endowment, Konda Surekha, visited Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at his Jubilee Hills residence on Friday, 28 August and tied him a rakhi on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan — even as she faces possible cabinet removal over her daughter's public remarks against the Chief Minister. Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, Women and Child Welfare, Danasari Seethakka, also tied a rakhi to the Chief Minister on the same occasion.
The Political Background
The gesture comes amid a simmering intra-party dispute within the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC). Surekha's daughter, Sushmitha, had recently made remarks at a programme in Parkal, Warangal district, accusing the Chief Minister's family of corruption. The incident triggered a formal notice from the TPCC Disciplinary Committee.
In her response to the notice, Surekha reportedly stated that she could not be held accountable for views expressed by her daughter and asked the panel to withdraw the notice. The Disciplinary Committee is said to have taken strong exception to this reply and has reportedly recommended firm action against the minister for indiscipline.
Cabinet Speculation Mounts
Buzz around Surekha's potential removal from the cabinet has intensified following the Disciplinary Committee's reported recommendation. Her decision to personally call on the Chief Minister and tie him a rakhi is being read by political observers as a conciliatory move amid the escalating row. Notably, this is a Congress-led state government where internal discipline has become a visible flashpoint in recent weeks.
Raksha Bandhan Celebrations at CM's Residence
The rakhi-tying ceremony at the Chief Minister's residence was attended by a wider group. State Women's Commission Chairperson Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, members of various corporations, representatives of the Brahma Kumaris, Mahila Congress leaders, and students from the Government High School for Visually Impaired Girls in Malakpet also tied rakhis to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Revanth Reddy is said to share a particularly close bond with Minister Seethakka, having publicly described their relationship as stronger than blood ties on several occasions.
CM and Governor Extend Festival Greetings
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extended greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of Rakhi Purnima, expressing hope that every household would be blessed with happiness, prosperity, and good health. He reiterated the state government's stated goal of economically empowering women, citing ongoing welfare schemes aimed at promoting one crore women as crorepatis.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla also extended warm greetings, describing Raksha Bandhan as a celebration of love, affection, trust, and togetherness. The Governor expressed hope that the festival would bring peace and harmony to every family.
With the Disciplinary Committee's recommendation still pending formal action, the political fallout from Sushmitha's remarks — and Surekha's future in the cabinet — is expected to become clearer in the days ahead.
Point of View
And a party machinery that struggles to enforce discipline without appearing autocratic. The committee's reported recommendation for 'strong action' is notable, but the real question is whether the leadership acts on it — or lets the rakhi moment quietly defuse the crisis.
NationPress
28 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Telangana minister Konda Surekha facing disciplinary action?
Konda Surekha faces a TPCC Disciplinary Committee notice because her daughter Sushmitha made remarks at a programme in Parkal, Warangal district, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's family of corruption. Surekha responded by saying she cannot be held accountable for her daughter's views and asked for the notice to be withdrawn.
What did Konda Surekha do on Raksha Bandhan 2024?
On 28 August, Konda Surekha visited Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at his Jubilee Hills residence and tied him a rakhi on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The visit is widely seen as a conciliatory gesture amid speculation that she may be dropped from the Telangana cabinet.
What has the TPCC Disciplinary Committee recommended against Konda Surekha?
The TPCC Disciplinary Committee has reportedly recommended strong action against Konda Surekha for indiscipline, after taking a strong view of her response in which she refused accountability for her daughter's remarks and asked for the notice to be withdrawn.
Who else tied rakhi to CM Revanth Reddy on Raksha Bandhan?
Minister Danasari Seethakka, State Women's Commission Chairperson Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, Mahila Congress leaders, Brahma Kumaris representatives, and students from the Government High School for Visually Impaired Girls in Malakpet also tied rakhis to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Is Konda Surekha likely to be dropped from the Telangana cabinet?
There is active speculation that Konda Surekha may be removed from the cabinet following the Disciplinary Committee's reported recommendation for strong action. No official decision has been announced as of 28 August, and the political situation is expected to become clearer in the coming days.
