BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has addressed an open letter to her father and party president K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), providing both praise and constructive criticism in the aftermath of the Bharata Silver Jubilee public meeting held in Elkathurthi. The letter, which surfaced following the event, has sparked political chatter—particularly around speculation of a potential future alliance between the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the BJP.
In her letter, Kavitha congratulated KCR on the successful organization of the event and conveyed the general enthusiasm within party ranks. However, she also offered a pointed analysis of the speech’s content, listing eight key observations under positive and negative feedback.
Kavitha noted that many party workers appreciated KCR’s dignified approach, particularly his decision not to make personal attacks against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. However, she observed that expectations were high for a more forceful critique of the current Congress government. She also remarked that symbolic references such as the Telangana Thalli statue and the state anthem were noticeably absent, which disappointed some in the cadre.
Among the issues highlighted as oversights were the lack of mention of critical topics such as the Waqf Bill, 42% reservation for Backward Classes, and Scheduled Caste categorization. Kavitha also criticized the logistical shortcomings of the meeting, alleging that the deployment of outdated in-charges led to inadequate facilities for party activists.
She further recommended that the process of distributing B-forms for upcoming local body elections be handled directly by the party leadership rather than through intermediaries. Kavitha expressed disappointment that veteran members of the Telangana movement were not acknowledged on stage and said the entertainment segment, Dhoom Dham, failed to resonate with the audience.
Reflecting on political positioning, Kavitha expressed personal concern over the BRS’s approach to the BJP. “Having been a direct target of the BJP myself, I would have preferred a more confrontational tone,” she wrote. She cautioned that grassroots sentiment suggests the BJP may emerge as a stronger alternative due to Congress’s underperformance at the field level.
She also addressed the perception that the BRS tacitly cooperated with the BJP by not contesting the MLC elections, adding that many leaders— including Zilla Parishad Chairpersons and MLAs— feel increasingly distanced from KCR. “There is a growing sense that only a select few have access to the leadership,” she warned.
In closing, Kavitha recommended that a full-scale party plenary be held for one or two days to energize the cadre and refocus strategy. She concluded by expressing regret for the length and candor of her letter, but emphasized that such honest introspection was necessary for the party’s future.
