Telangana Congress Infighting Escalates
Senior MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy publicly questions CM Revanth Reddy over unpaid bills and funds, leading to a party disciplinary review.
- Infighting in the Telangana Congress has escalated with senior leader Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s comments against CM Revanth Reddy.
- Rajgopal Reddy publicly questioned the Chief Minister over the non-clearance of bills for development projects.
- The party’s disciplinary committee has taken note of the remarks and will meet with the MLA.
GG News Bureau
Hyderabad, 16th Aug: In a sharp escalation of infighting within the Telangana Congress, senior party leader and MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy has publicly questioned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over the non-clearance of bills for development projects.
Speaking at an Independence Day event in his constituency, Rajgopal Reddy stated, “The contractor refuses to continue work on the Veligonda-Choutuppal road project because bills have not been cleared. These clearances require the chief minister’s approval. That is why I raised this concern directly to him. I am not criticising either the chief minister or the party… Not a single rupee has been released for roads or buildings.”
His direct remarks, despite his claim of not criticizing anyone, have caused significant unease within Congress circles. This comes after Rajgopal Reddy, who was hoping for a ministerial berth in the recent cabinet reshuffle, was reportedly disappointed. He had previously switched to the BJP before the 2023 elections and rejoined Congress later.
The state disciplinary action committee of the Congress has taken note of the comments, and its chairman, Mallu Ravi, is set to meet with the MLA. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had also taken an indirect swipe at Rajgopal Reddy.
“In politics, out of ten people who want to sit on the same chair, nine will be disappointed… if you will show disappointment… It could cause harm to you, us, the state and nation,” the chief minister said.
