SaralnamaA caste conflict erupted in Telangana Congress over Medaram Jatara contracts. Forest Minister Konda Surekha accused Cabinet colleague Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy of interference. Surekha's daughter claimed a conspiracy against her BC family. Police tried to arrest Surekha's former OSD for extortion. The BC-Reddy rift surfaced before the Jubilee Hills bypoll. Congress struggles to balance BC and Reddy support. BRS claims Congress favors Reddys despite fielding a BC candidate. Reddys form 7% of Telangana's population. Congress leaders may take action against Surekha. The conflict threatens party unity and voter base. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 15:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A caste conflict erupted in Telangana Congress over Medaram Jatara contracts
- Forest Minister Konda Surekha accused Cabinet colleague Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy of interference
- Surekha's daughter claimed a conspiracy against her BC family