Kavitha Ends BRS Chapter, Rules Out Any Reunion With KCR

In a statement that could further reshape Telangana’s opposition politics, Kalvakuntla Kavitha has categorically ruled out any possibility of returning to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) , asserting that her political journey has entered a new phase with the formation of the Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) . The daughter of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) said she has permanently moved on from the party and is now focused on building an alternative regional platform centered on Telangana’s interests.

Speaking in an interview with a leading media organization, Kavitha said the BRS chapter in her life was over. Using a striking analogy, she remarked that while some situations require turning a page, others require closing a book entirely. “I have closed the BRS book,” she said, making it clear that there was no scope for reconciliation, even if KCR were to personally invite her back into the party.

Kavitha claimed that her decision to launch a new political party was not pre-planned. According to her, the move became inevitable after she raised concerns about certain issues involving party leaders and relatives, which eventually led to her suspension from BRS. She alleged that the party acted against her without issuing a show-cause notice and without following internal democratic procedures.

Reflecting on the BRS government's tenure, Kavitha acknowledged that the party failed to deliver on some important promises made to the people. She said those shortcomings resulted in several “bitter experiences” and prompted her to rethink the direction of Telangana politics. Her new party, she added, aims to build a socially just Telangana while addressing issues that directly affect ordinary citizens.

A major criticism levelled by Kavitha was that BRS had gradually drifted away from the ideals that inspired the Telangana statehood movement . She argued that many activists and families of martyrs who sacrificed for statehood were not adequately recognized or supported. Looking back, she admitted she could have spoken out more strongly on such matters while she was part of the government.

Kavitha also accused major political parties in Telangana of focusing excessively on national issues while neglecting regional concerns. She maintained that Telangana Rakshana Sena would prioritize local challenges, including farmers’ welfare , crop procurement , school fee regulation , and securing Telangana’s rightful share of water from the Krishna and Godavari rivers .

On the current political scenario, she identified the ruling Congress as her party’s principal rival. She claimed that both BRS and BJP were largely inactive, while her party was actively engaging with people through protests and issue-based campaigns. She also demanded direct allocation of coal blocks to Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) , arguing that the state-owned mining giant should be strengthened rather than forced to compete with private firms.

Responding to questions on the Delhi excise policy case , Kavitha reiterated that no charges had been framed against her and noted that a court had discharged her after finding insufficient evidence. While appeals by the ED and CBI are pending, she said she would place her faith in the judicial process.

Suspended from BRS in 2025 following her criticism of senior leaders, including T. Harish Rao and J. Santosh Kumar , over issues related to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project , Kavitha formally launched Telangana Rakshana Sena earlier this year. With the new party now taking shape, she believes it can emerge as a significant political force representing women, youth and farmers across Telangana.