Article Today, Hyderabad:
The Congress in Telangana is witnessing growing turbulence. Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy has raises a fresh attack on Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. His sharp remarks, laced with resentment over being denied a Cabinet berth, have triggered political ripples. Despite the disciplinary committee’s plan to intervene, Mr. Rajagopal shows no signs of restraint.
Cabinet Berth Promise in Question
The Munugode legislator alleged that he was promised a ministerial post at the time of joining the Congress. That assurance, he claims, was ignored after the party came to power. He argued that people of his constituency expected him to be a minister and that such a role would help ensure justice to Munugode. He also criticised the Chief Minister’s assertion that he would remain in office for ten years, calling it arrogant. Citing the allocation of three Cabinet posts to Khammam district, Mr. Rajagopal questioned why Nalgonda was denied similar representation.
Funds Denied to Munugode
Beyond the ministerial issue, Mr. Rajagopal has accused the government of neglecting his constituency’s development. “Posts are with you, money is with you too,” he remarked in anger. He alleged that not a single rupee had been released in the past 20 months for roads and buildings in Munugode. Despite meeting ministers several times, he said, no funds were sanctioned. Warning of a public campaign if the neglect continued, he accused the government of sidelining Munugode contractors and residents alike.
‘Fighting for the People’
Mr. Rajagopal insisted that his fight was not personal but for the rights of his constituency. He said he would continue questioning the government until Munugode received its due. “My ministerial position will come when it has to, and no one can stop it,” he declared. He maintained that his criticism of the Chief Minister was intended to protect his people’s interests and not to weaken the party.
Rising Factionalism in the Party
Political observers note that the spat underscores the widening cracks within Telangana Congress. The Komatireddy brothers—Rajagopal Reddy and Venkat Reddy—have often positioned themselves as strong rivals to the Chief Minister. Analysts warn that such open criticism could destabilise the party at a time when it seeks to consolidate power in the state. For now, the Congress leadership faces the challenge of balancing dissent while keeping unity intact.
