A fresh political storm has erupted in Telangana’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), as MLC K. Kavitha, daughter of BRS founder and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), launched a scathing attack on her own party’s leadership following the leak of a confidential letter she had written to her father.
In the explosive letter, Kavitha expressed deep discontent with the functioning of the party and its handling of key political developments over the past year. Her sharp criticism appears to be primarily directed at her brother and BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), whom she indirectly blamed for sidelining loyal party members and allegedly weakening the organizational structure.
Accusations of Secret Dealings with BJP
Sources close to Kavitha suggest that one of her major grievances is an alleged covert attempt made during her incarceration in the Delhi excise policy case to merge the BRS with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While the proposed merger never materialized, Kavitha has reportedly accused senior leaders within the BRS of exploring this path without informing or involving the party cadre or its founding members.
“She feels betrayed. While she was facing tough legal battles, the party leadership was quietly negotiating its future with the BJP,” a close aide to Kavitha revealed.
Public Outburst and Succession Battle
Though she has been maintaining a relatively low profile over the past few months, the leaked letter and her subsequent public remarks have made it evident that all is not well within the BRS’ first family. Her absence from recent party meetings and electoral campaigns further adds weight to the theory of an internal power struggle—one that many now believe is centered around succession within the BRS.
“There’s no doubt that there are two camps now—one led by KTR, and the other by Kavitha. And it seems the letter was the tipping point,” said a Hyderabad-based political analyst.
Possibility of New Party Gains Ground
Amidst the unfolding drama, political circles are abuzz with speculation that Kavitha may soon chart her own course by launching a new regional political outfit. While she has publicly denied these rumors, the growing rift and lack of reconciliation gestures from the party leadership are giving such speculation more credibility.
“The people of Telangana deserve honest, transparent leadership,” Kavitha recently said during an informal media interaction. “If standing for truth creates discomfort, so be it.”
Party’s Response: Downplay and Damage Control
In response to the controversy, senior BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar attempted to downplay the matter, calling it an internal family issue. “Disagreements happen in every party. There is no talk of disciplinary action, and we believe the matter will be resolved soon,” he stated.
Behind the scenes, however, there are reports that KCR has sent trusted mediators to pacify Kavitha and prevent a full-scale fallout that could damage the party’s prospects ahead of local body elections.
What’s Next?
As BRS navigates one of the most turbulent phases in its history, political observers believe that the outcome of this internal conflict could reshape the political landscape of Telangana. Whether Kavitha remains within the party or breaks away to start afresh, her next move will be closely watched by supporters, opponents, and the public alike.
