Warangal, Sept.13 : Breaking their 10-day public absence following recent political developments, former minister Konda Surekha and her husband, former MLC Konda Murali, addressed a meeting of party cadres and supporters at the MK Naidu Convention Hall on Sunday. Surekha dispelled rumors regarding a potential defect, asserting that they were born in the Congress party, will remain in it, and have no intention of joining any other political outfit.
Addressing the gathering which was relocated from her Hanamkonda residence due to heavy rain Surekha stated that positions are merely ornamental and expressed no sorrow over her recent removal from the cabinet. She maintained that she managed her portfolios without a single allegation of corruption. Surekha confirmed receiving calls from the Congress high command in Delhi inviting her for discussions, while strongly dismissing speculative media reports about her political future.
Launching a sharp attack on political opponents, including MLC Basvaraju Saraiah and former MLA Challa Dharma Reddy, Surekha warned critics to exercise restraint when making allegations against her family. She expressed complete confidence that she will secure the Congress party ticket from Warangal East in the next Assembly elections and win. She urged cadres to prepare for the upcoming municipal corporation elections to ensure the victory of 24 Congress candidates under the leadership of Naveen Raj.
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