Hyderabad, July 13:
In a surprising political development in Telangana, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, daughter of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), is making more headlines than her own party – the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). At a time when the BRS is showing limited political activity, Kavitha appears to be carving out her own path with aggressive campaigns and issue-based interventions.
While the BRS remains relatively silent on major issues, Kavitha has become a dominant voice. She is actively responding to various political developments and social concerns, and in many instances, her visibility has eclipsed that of her party leadership. Even criticism from opposition leaders is adding to her media presence rather than hurting her public image.
Despite claiming she is still a BRS leader, Kavitha is running a parallel political campaign through her organization, Bharat Jagruthi. Her activism, especially for BC reservations, recently took center stage when she called for a Rail Roko protest. Although the event was later postponed due to a strategic move by the Congress, it underscored her growing influence and mobilization strength.
Kavitha’s Ground-Level Politics Garnering Attention
Kavitha has been taking up people-centric campaigns. She wrote an open letter to former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu regarding the Bhadrachalam temple lands, demanding immediate clarity. She also launched a postcard campaign supporting financial rights for women, targeting the Congress government’s unfulfilled promises.
Notably, she frequently visits protest sites at Dharna Chowk to express solidarity with public causes – a rare move for a top leader in Telangana politics. In contrast, BRS’s visible activities seem to be limited to press conferences by K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), where he often criticizes CM Revanth Reddy, but without on-ground political mobilization.
BRS Struggles to Counter Kavitha’s Momentum
It’s been over 18 months since the party’s electoral defeat, yet BRS has not made a serious effort to connect with the masses. Kavitha’s initiatives, however, suggest a deeper political strategy at play. She openly says that she is fighting harder than the party itself.
This parallel narrative has put BRS in a tight spot. With Kavitha being the daughter of KCR, internal criticism is muted. Party leaders appear confused about how to handle her rising popularity. KCR, though reportedly dissatisfied with some of her decisions, hasn’t taken any disciplinary steps. That silence is interpreted by many as tacit approval – giving Kavitha even more confidence.
Political Analysts Weigh In
Experts say Kavitha’s current political positioning could reshape Telangana’s political dynamics. If BRS continues to remain inactive while she gains public support, it may eventually lead to internal restructuring or even a new political front within the state.
Her consistent engagement with public issues, participation in agitations, and bold statements indicate she’s preparing for a larger political role — possibly independent of the BRS framework.
Key Highlights
- Kavitha more active than BRS: Kalvakuntla Kavitha is taking a more aggressive political stance than her own party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi.
- Bharat Jagruthi on the front foot: Kavitha is building her presence through Bharat Jagruthi, engaging in grassroots campaigns and social causes.
- Rail Roko call for BC reservations: She planned a mass protest to demand BC reservation, postponed after Congress’s political move.
- Open letter to Chandrababu Naidu: Kavitha raised concerns over Bhadrachalam temple lands in a letter to the former AP Chief Minister.
- Women’s rights campaign: She launched a postcard drive highlighting Congress’s failure to fulfill its financial promises to women.
- Regular presence at protests: Kavitha frequently appears at Dharna Chowk to support public agitations.
- BRS fails to respond effectively: While Kavitha is out in the field, BRS leaders are largely inactive or confined to media interactions.
- KCR remains silent on Kavitha’s moves: Though there is reported dissatisfaction, no official action has been taken against her.
- Kavitha claims she’s leading the real fight: As BRS remains off the streets, Kavitha positions herself as the face of resistance.
- Political analysts see a shift: Her independent rise may force a rethink within BRS or create new political equations in Telangana.