- Warning that some leaders should change their ways
- CM’s order not to speak to bring bad name to the party
TPN , Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alongside PCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, has issued a stern warning to Congress leaders making controversial statements that could harm the party’s image. The directive came after recent remarks by leaders Konda Surekha and Jaggareddy sparked criticism and backlash.
Minister Konda Surekha’s statements about KTR’s alleged role in the personal matters of actress Samantha and actor Naga Chaitanya, as well as her comments on the Akkineni family, led to widespread criticism and resulted in defamation suits filed by actor Nagarjuna and former minister KTR. Although Surekha later apologized, the remarks drew significant negative attention to the party.
In another incident, former Congress MLA Jaggareddy’s comments about a district collector went viral, leading to further controversy. Jaggareddy, frustrated that the collector did not answer his calls, made remarks that he later clarified were intended for collectors from the previous administration. He also expressed anger over media misrepresentation and warned of possible legal action.
Amid these incidents, CM Revanth and PCC Chief Mahesh Goud emphasized that further breaches of party protocol would not be tolerated. Party leaders were advised to maintain decorum and avoid statements that could disrupt party unity or public perception.