In a significant development, Telangana Minister Konda Surekha has officially retracted her controversial statements about veteran actor Nagarjuna and his family. The minister's earlier remarks had sparked widespread criticism and led to legal action against her.
Social Media Withdrawal Sparks Controversy
Taking to Twitter, Minister Surekha issued a clarification regarding her previous comments about the Akkineni family. She explicitly stated that her statements were never intended to cause harm or damage anyone's reputation. In her social media post, she wrote: "I would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to @iamnagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I had no intention of hurting or defaming Akkineni Nagarjuna Garu or his family members. I regret any unintended impression given in my statements in relation to them and withdraw the same."
The minister's withdrawal came after Nagarjuna filed a defamation case against her in October 2024. The legal action was prompted by her allegedly damaging statements about the actor's family reputation and dignity.
Background of the Political Controversy
The controversy dates back to October 2, 2024, when Minister Surekha made sensational allegations linking Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) to the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Her comments immediately triggered massive backlash from both political circles and the entertainment industry.
Despite issuing an apology to the Akkineni family and Samantha Ruth Prabhu the following day, the damage had already been done. Nagarjuna proceeded with legal action, filing a formal defamation case against the minister. KTR also pursued separate legal proceedings in response to the allegations made against him.
Public Reaction and Unanswered Questions
The minister's social media withdrawal quickly attracted significant online attention, with many users questioning the selective nature of her apology. Several social media users pointed out that she didn't extend similar apologies to Samantha Ruth Prabhu or KTR, who were equally affected by her original statements.
Many observers also noted that her statement constituted more of a withdrawal than a direct apology. The timing of her retraction, coming only after legal action was initiated, raised questions about her motivations. The case continues to highlight the ongoing tensions between political figures and entertainment personalities in Telangana.
The defamation case filed by Nagarjuna remains active, and it's unclear whether the minister's withdrawal will affect the legal proceedings. Both the political and entertainment communities are closely watching how this situation will develop in the coming weeks.
