Thu Dec 18 09:48:22 UTC 2025: Summary:
K. Kavitha, former Lok Sabha MP and daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhara Rao (KCR), announced her intention to contest the 2028 Telangana Assembly elections, hinting at forming a new political outfit. Currently undertaking a yatra through Telangana under the umbrella of Telangana Jagruti, she stated the specifics of her party are “technicalities.” Kavitha also revealed a rift with her family, including KCR, stemming from her voicing concerns about corruption within the BRS government, ultimately leading to her suspension from the party. She claims that misogyny played a part in the BRS’s response to her suspension. Kavitha plans to focus on addressing fundamental needs like drinking water, roads, and employment, acknowledging shortcomings in the BRS government’s focus on balancing welfare and development. She also apologized for failing to adequately honor the martyrs of the Telangana movement. Kavitha aims to prioritize social justice and equity in her political agenda.
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K. Kavitha to Challenge Father’s Legacy in 2028 Telangana Elections
NEW DELHI – Former Lok Sabha MP K. Kavitha, daughter of ex-Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhara Rao (KCR), has declared her intention to contest the 2028 Telangana Assembly elections, potentially forming a new political party. The announcement marks a significant break from her father, as Kavitha revealed she has had no contact with her family since her suspension from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).
Speaking to The Hindu during her ongoing yatra across Telangana, Kavitha stated that the creation of a new political party is only a technicality. The yatra is being conducted under the banner of Telangana Jagruti, an organization she founded during the Telangana statehood movement.
Kavitha attributed her suspension to her outspoken criticism of corruption within the BRS, specifically the circumstances that led to her father being implicated in a CBI case. She alleges that speaking out against “vested interests” led to her ouster. She also called out the party for the misogynistic undertones following her suspension, with BRS social media accounts allegedly demanding she use her married name instead of her maiden name, Kalvakuntala.
The former MP intends to campaign on a platform focused on addressing the state’s basic needs, including access to clean drinking water, improved roads, and increased employment opportunities. While acknowledging the welfare initiatives of the BRS government, Kavitha argued that fundamental development has been neglected, particularly outside of Hyderabad. She has apologized for the BRS’s failure to adequately recognize the sacrifices of Telangana movement martyrs.
Kavitha’s entry into the political arena promises to shake up the Telangana political landscape. Her stated goal is to prioritize social justice and equity, offering a distinct vision from the BRS. Whether she can translate her criticism and vision into electoral success remains to be seen, but her challenge to her father’s legacy is already generating considerable buzz in the state.
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