Konda Surekha’s complaint to the party disciplinary committee has triggered fresh speculation in Congress circles after she referred to an ‘invisible force’ behind the leaders who criticised her. The complaint concerns the response of MLAs, MLCs and other party leaders to her daughter’s remarks against the chief minister. While Surekha has not publicly identified anyone, her reference has prompted questions over whether she was pointing to the chief minister, the TPCC chief or a minister. Party leaders say the answer may be known to everyone concerned, but no one is willing to put a name to this ‘unseen hand’.
When silence speaks louder
The remarks by Minister Konda Surekha’s daughter against the chief minister have set off a fresh round of whispers in Congress corridors. Not just because of what was said, but because of who chose not to say anything afterwards. Only one or two ministers reacted publicly, while most MPs and a majority of the legislators remained notably quiet. With only 24 MLAs publicly condemning the comments and rallying behind Revanth, Congress circles are now busy reading meaning into the silence.
Inputs: Ireddy Srinivas Reddy