Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy removed Konda Surekha, the State Minister for Environment, Forests and Endowments, from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect on 3 September 2026. The same day, the Chief Minister also withdrew the appointment of G. Chinna Reddy as Vice Chairman of the Telangana State Planning Board and approved new appointments in the state administration.
Telangana Council of Ministers
The Council of Ministers in a state is headed by the Chief Minister under Article 164 of the Constitution of India. State ministers hold portfolios assigned by the Chief Minister and remain in office during the Governor’s pleasure, subject to constitutional provisions.
Telangana State Planning Board
The Telangana State Planning Board is a state-level planning body that deals with development planning and policy coordination. On 3 September 2026, Gadwal Vijayalakshmi was appointed as Vice Chairperson of the Board after the removal of G. Chinna Reddy from the post.
Women’s Commission and party discipline
Nerella Sharada was approved as Chairperson of the Telangana State Commission for Women on 3 September 2026. The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee Disciplinary Committee had recommended action against Konda Surekha and G. Chinna Reddy in August 2026.
Important Facts for Exams
- Article 164 of the Constitution provides for the Council of Ministers in a state.
- The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
- State Planning Boards are advisory bodies linked to development planning at the state level.
- State Commissions for Women are statutory or government-backed bodies dealing with women’s welfare and rights.
Konda Surekha held the portfolio of Environment, Forests and Endowments in Telangana. The Telangana State Commission for Women is a state-level body associated with issues concerning women’s rights and welfare.
