In a dramatic twist to the ongoing internal rumblings within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), MLC K. Kavitha returned from the United States and broke her silence on the controversy surrounding her explosive letter to party chief and father K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR).
Kavitha described KCR as “a god-like leader,” but warned that “devils around him are damaging the party from within.” Her comments have set off a political storm, further confirming the widening cracks within the BRS and the Rao family.
The letter, handwritten and spanning six pages, was reportedly meant for KCR’s eyes only. However, its leak to the public has brought simmering tensions to the surface. “I don’t know how the letter became public. That’s something the party must seriously introspect,” Kavitha told reporters.
Letter of Dissent or Call for Course Correction?
Kavitha defended the contents of the letter, asserting that she merely voiced what many in the party have been feeling. “There is no personal agenda. I’ve written such letters to KCR before—this one is no different, except that it somehow went public,” she explained.
Her letter, written following the April 27 Warangal public meeting held to celebrate the party’s silver jubilee, raised several pointed concerns:
- Soft stance on BJP: Kavitha felt KCR’s minimal criticism of the BJP in his speech led to speculation about a possible future alliance.
- Lack of direction: She expressed disappointment that KCR didn’t provide a clear roadmap to the party cadre during the critical meeting.
- Exclusion of loyal leaders: Kavitha believed that leaders who stood by the party since 2001 were unfairly sidelined and not allowed to speak at the event.
- Silence on key issues: The letter also flagged KCR’s failure to address critical topics like the Waqf Act, SC categorization, Backward Class reservation, and speaking in Urdu—issues that resonate with significant voter bases.
A Family Rift Unfolding?
The timing and content of the letter have intensified whispers about a growing rift between Kavitha and her brother K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), widely seen as KCR’s political successor. Some insiders speculate Kavitha’s frustrations stem from feeling marginalized within the party, particularly as KTR’s influence continues to rise.
Adding fuel to the fire, she criticized the party’s decision not to contest the MLC elections for Hyderabad Local Authorities, a move she said “sent the wrong message”—one that indirectly benefited the BJP.
Back from the U.S., Into the Fire
Kavitha had traveled to the U.S. for her son’s graduation and said she was shocked to discover the letter had made headlines during her absence. “It’s deeply concerning that such an internal communication was leaked. Who did it—and why—is a matter the party must investigate,” she said.
Still, she reaffirmed her loyalty to KCR’s leadership. “Our party can only move forward under KCR. But minor flaws must be addressed. If the outsiders and opportunists are sidelined, BRS can rise again,” she concluded.
This unfolding episode paints a vivid picture of the power dynamics, family tension, and ideological crossroads facing BRS as it navigates a critical phase in Telangana’s political landscape.
