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Published 23:59 IST, February 2nd 2025

Secret Meeting Of Congress MLAs Sparks Tensions In Telangana Unit: CM Reddy Calls Emergency Meet

The Congress party's Telangana unit is experiencing internal turmoil as nearly a dozen MLAs held a secret meeting ahead of the upcoming local body elections.

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Hyderabad: The Congress party's Telangana unit is experiencing internal turmoil as nearly a dozen MLAs held a secret meeting ahead of the upcoming local body elections in the state. The meeting, which took place at MLA Anirudh Reddy's farmhouse in Hyderabad's Gandipet, aimed to discuss concerns about Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy's alleged arbitrary behaviour and neglect of senior Congress leaders. According to the sources, the secret meeting between the 12 MLAs prompted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to call an emergency meeting.

As per claims, the meeting, attended by 12 MLAs, has raised concerns about a major leadership tussle within the party. CM Reddy, who is also the President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), is facing opposition from within the party. The emergency meeting called by CM Reddy is seen as an attempt to quell the rebellion and assert his leadership.

The MLAs also expressed feelings of being overlooked in favour of leaders who joined Congress before the elections. Reportedly, a legislator from Mahbubnagar district convened the meeting, inviting 18 MLAs, but only 12 attended. The discussion centred around issues like ministers demanding commissions, delays in bill approvals, and officials ignoring MLAs' recommendations.

However, Nagar Kurnool MP Mallu Ravi downplayed the meeting, calling it a "dinner meeting" and accusing opposition parties of exaggerating the issue. A senior Congress minister admitted to rising tensions between veteran leaders and those who recently joined the party, specifically mentioning Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Minister Srinivas Reddy.

In response to the meeting, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy held discussions with Minister Srinivas Reddy and other senior leaders. He directed ministers to improve coordination with MLAs and consider their recommendations, hinting at making major decisions soon to resolve the issues.

The disgruntled MLAs plan to meet the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and Rahul Gandhi to bring the matter to the party high command's notice. 

The local body elections and MLC elections are scheduled to take place in Telangana, with elections for one graduate and two Teachers in MLC constituencies set for February 27, and results to be announced on March 3.

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Updated 02:03 IST, February 3rd 2025