In a dramatic press interaction that sent shockwaves through Telangana politics, BRS MLC K. Kavitha launched an extraordinary broadside against her own party leadership, accusing insiders of conspiring to sideline her, merge the party with the BJP, and undermine her father—patriarch K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR).
The explosive remarks, delivered with raw emotion, reveal a party teetering on the brink of internal collapse amid a bitter family power struggle.
The Bombshell Allegations
BJP Merger Conspiracy: Kavitha revealed chilling details of covert efforts to merge the BRS with the BJP during her incarceration in the Delhi liquor policy case. “When I was in jail, merger proposals came… I opposed them completely,” she declared, adding she preferred imprisonment over capitulation.
Leadership Sabotage: She accused unnamed top leaders—widely interpreted as targeting her brother and BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR)—of orchestrating her isolation: “Some conspired to distance me from KCR while I was in jail” .
Selective Outrage: Kavitha lambasted the party’s muted response to KCR receiving investigation notices for the Kaleshwaram project, contrasting it with vocal protests for other leaders: “Where is the statewide action plan? Is tweeting enough?” .
The Letter That Lit the Fuse
The controversy erupted after Kavitha’s confidential six-page letter to KCR was leaked. Dated May 2, it contained scathing critiques:
KCR’s “Soft Stance” on BJP: She questioned why her father spoke only “two minutes” about the BJP at BRS’s silver jubilee event, fueling speculation of a future alliance .
Inaccessibility & Cadre Alienation: Kavitha highlighted grassroots leaders’ inability to meet KCR, causing demoralization.
Strategic Omissions: She noted KCR’s failure to address key issues like BC reservations and Urdu recognition .
Loyalty and Defiance: The Kavitha Paradox
Despite her fury, Kavitha positioned herself as KCR’s ultimate loyalist while rejecting other leaders:
KCR Alone is My Leader: “Apart from KCR, I will not work under anyone else’s leadership,” she asserted, dismissing KTR’s authority .
Sacrifice Over Ambition: She revealed offering to resign during her legal battles, but KCR refused: “I’m still here only because he asked” .
I Am a Fighter: Kavitha vowed to withstand media attacks, declaring, “I won’t fear paid articles”
The escalating feud not only threatens the party’s unity but also raises existential questions about its future, as Kavitha’s defiance signals a potential rebellion that could reshape Telangana’s political landscape.