Hyderabad: The Congress party in Telangana is struggling to control growing internal conflicts across several Assembly constituencies. Despite efforts from senior leaders, including the Chief Minister, PCC Chief, and the newly appointed AICC State in-charge, disputes between local party groups remain unresolved.
Tensions between leaders at the constituency level are becoming more visible. These rivalries are not only damaging unity but also raising fears that upcoming local body elections could suffer.
In many areas, party factions are locked in a constant power struggle. Whenever one group takes political action, the other responds with its own show of strength. This pattern is playing out in key constituencies like Jagtial, Patancheru, Gadwal, Station Ghanpur, Banswada, and Khairatabad.
In Jagtial, an ongoing feud between MLA M Sanjay Kumar, who left BRS, and senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy has escalated. Reddy has even considered quitting the party, forcing the issue to reach the national leadership.
Patancheru is facing a similar issue. The rivalry between MLA G Mahipal Reddy, another BRS defector, and Kata Srinivas Goud has grown so intense that the party had to form a committee led by Government Whip Aadi Srinivas to manage the crisis.
In Gadwal, internal strife continues between Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy, also from BRS, and Saritha Thirupathaiah. Station Ghanpur sees tension between Kadiyam Srihari and Singapuram Indira, while in Banswada, former Speaker and Agriculture Minister Pocharam Srinivas Reddy faces opposition from Enugu Ravinder Reddy.
In Hyderabad’s Khairatabad constituency, former Minister Danam Nagender has stirred controversy with his public statements. Party insiders worry about his loyalty during the upcoming GHMC elections.
Despite repeated efforts, party leadership has failed to bring unity among rival groups. The entry of defectors from other parties, especially BRS, has made things worse. These newcomers, now sitting MLAs, often clash with long-time Congress workers, creating deeper divisions.
A senior Congress leader expressed concern, saying many constituencies still face unresolved group fights. He warned that if leadership continues to delay action, the party risks losing not just the local polls, but also damaging its chances in future elections. “If one faction gets a ticket, the other might sabotage the campaign, leading to a clear defeat,” he said.
The Congress now faces a crucial test. Without swift and effective conflict resolution, it could lose its grip in key regions across Telangana.