In India the Konda Surekha, a prominent political leader from Telangana region, has been in the news recently because of several controversies and her involvement in state politics. Moreover, Surekha, who has held multiple political positions for the past many years, currently serves as a cabinet minister in the Telangana government. In the late year 2023, she was appointed as the Minister for Environment, Forests, as well as for Endowments in the state cabinet.

Popular Telugu Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Recently, she faced backlash for comments made about popular Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, which were perceived as disrespectful. Her remarks led to a significant public outcry, prompting several actors and public figures to criticize her for targeting the film industry. This controversy culminated in K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), a senior Telangana politician, issuing a legal notice against Surekha, demanding an apology for her statements. Following this, Surekha issued a public apology, retracting her comments and clarifying that her intent was not to harm Samantha’s reputation​(

Surekha’s political career spans decades, beginning in the 1990s when she was first elected as an MLA. She has shifted political allegiances over the years, having been associated with the Congress, YSR Congress Party, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), and eventually rejoining the Congress in 2018. Her influence, particularly in Warangal, remains significant, and she has been an ardent supporter of Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, especially following his father Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s death

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Konda Surekha’s comments about Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Konda Surekha’s comments about actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu sparked significant controversy recently. During a political rally, Surekha made remarks that were perceived as disrespectful towards the actress. Although the exact nature of the comments was not fully detailed, they were seen as part of a broader political attack aimed at gaining attention by using film industry figures as scapegoats.

Following the backlash, many prominent personalities, including actors and politicians, criticized Surekha for her comments. K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) sent her a legal notice, demanding an apology for her “scandalous” statements. Surekha later apologized publicly on social media, clarifying that her comments were not meant to harm Samantha or her fans. She expressed regret and retracted her remarks, stating her admiration for Samantha’s success and strength.

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