Overview
- Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka held a Medaram development review meeting without Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on October 13.
- Speaking on October 14, Surekha said some Reddy community leaders were lobbying to undermine her, asserted no irregularities in Medaram tenders, and said the chief minister has asked Ponguleti to monitor the works.
- She stated that three major companies participated in the tender process and that she communicates directly with the party high command.
- Ponguleti publicly denied any rift or complaints against him, said he does not seek contractual benefits, suggested Surekha’s earlier absence could be due to other engagements, and pledged to include her in future reviews.
- Supporters of Surekha alleged she was deliberately excluded from the review, and earlier reports said she and her husband flagged concerns to the chief minister and AICC leaders about alleged interference and tender steering, which remain unverified.