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From Heir To Challenger
From Heir To Challenger: Why Kavitha Stepped Out Of KCR's Shadow & Launched Her Own Party
Kalvakuntla Kavitha, daughter of former chief minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, launched her own political party on Saturday, naming it Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS).
The move has sparked widespread curiosity. Why would the daughter of a former chief minister, whose party is still active, choose to float a separate outfit? The question isn’t just troubling political circles; it’s also on the minds of the public. Until recently, Kavitha operated comfortably within her father’s political umbrella. So why the sudden shift?
Born on March 13, 1978, Kavitha grew up in a deeply political environment. By the time she was seven, her father had already won as an MLA from Siddipet on a Telugu Desam Party ticket in 1985. Over the years, KCR built a formidable career as an MLA, MP, minister and Union minister, playing key roles in state and national politics, including during the political shifts that brought Nara Chandrababu Naidu to power in undivided Andhra Pradesh.
#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha and her husband performed prayers at their residence in Banjara Hills on the occasion of the political party announcement.(Source: K Kavitha PRO) pic.twitter.com/Cx2qrqDfXo
— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2026
Kavitha witnessed first-hand major milestones such as the Telangana movement, the formation of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, and eventually the creation of Telangana. According to her close associates, this exposure nurtured a strong desire to carve out her own identity in politics.
While she was part of BRS, even though she had a strong focus on a larger goal deep within, Kavitha would project herself outwardly as someone without particular ambitions, often saying, “We just keep doing our work. I don’t have any special desires." However, after stepping out of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and deciding to launch her own party, she recently remarked on several occasions: “I will become the chief minister—why not?"
Until 2003, Kavitha lived in the United States, where she pursued higher education, got married, and worked. She returned to India in 2004, around the time KCR entered the Union Cabinet and leaders like T Harish Rao became ministers under YS Rajasekhara Reddy.
Soon after, Kavitha founded Telangana Jagruthi, which played a significant role in the Telangana movement, especially in promoting cultural identity.
A leader from the BRS told News18, “Kavitha has felt a sense of resentment from the beginning, especially over T Harish Rao becoming a minister even before he became an MLA. She returned from the United States with the aim of becoming a minister herself, but by then the leaders had already exited the YS Rajasekhara Reddy cabinet, leaving her ambitions unfulfilled. She then set up an organisation under the name ‘Jagruthi.’ Even now, she continues to target Harish Rao in her remarks."
Through Telangana Jagruthi, Kavitha worked extensively to popularise Bathukamma across India and abroad, organising celebrations not just in Telangana but also in states such as Maharashtra and Karnataka, and in countries such as the US, UK, Singapore, and UAE.
After Telangana was formed in 2014, the KCR government declared Bathukamma a state festival. Kavitha was celebrated as a cultural ambassador, even being referred to as “Telangana Bathukamma" by her father.
In 2014, she was elected MP from Nizamabad. Known for her fluency in Telugu, Hindi, and English, Kavitha earned recognition in Parliament for her articulate speeches. She was appreciated by then Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and served on multiple parliamentary committees.
Her growing exposure helped her build strong connections with national leaders, positioning her as a prominent voice in national media debates.
“In a way, one could say that Kavitha is more intelligent than her brother KTR. He largely operated within the state as a leader under his father’s guidance. However, Kavitha has been active not only in state politics but also at the national level. Though she won elections with the support of KCR, she carved out her own identity and earned a reputation as a worthy daughter of her father. Of course, she also has the advantage of her own intellect and the distinct recognition that comes with being the chief minister’s daughter," Martha Subrahmanyam, senior journalist, told News18.
“At one stage, those very connections backfired on her. They led to her being jailed in the Delhi liquor case. Even though the court later dismissed the case, she had to go through nearly six months of hardship," he added.
After losing the 2019 parliamentary elections from Nizamabad, Kavitha went through a difficult phase. She was later elected as an MLC in 2020 through the local bodies quota. There was widespread speculation that she would be inducted into the council of ministers, especially amid expectations that KCR would move to national politics, KTR would become chief minister, and Kavitha would be given a ministerial post. She also played a key role when the TRS was rebranded as the BRS and KCR toured the country to bring regional parties together. However, these plans did not materialise.
The party suffered a defeat in the 2023 assembly elections, and during that period, Kavitha was in jail in connection with the Delhi liquor case, which kept her out of the electoral fray. The situation worsened further after the 2024 parliamentary elections, where the party failed to win even a single seat, increasing her dissatisfaction.
The party’s defeat in the 2023 elections and its failure to win a single seat in the 2024 parliamentary polls increased her dissatisfaction. A letter she wrote to KCR criticising the party leadership, including KTR, Harish Rao, and others, was leaked, widening the gap between her and the party. Eventually, she was expelled from BRS, resigned from her MLC post, and decided to form her own party.
During her time in BRS, she functioned as a power center, enjoying influence comparable to KTR and Harish Rao. She had significant say in party and administrative matters and helped secure positions and tickets for her supporters.
“It’s natural for her to feel she wasn’t given due importance despite her capabilities. With KTR as working president, he is clearly number two and the likely successor. That leaves little room for her growth. After him comes Harish Rao. Though things may appear smooth, internal differences are common in most regional parties," senior journalist Veerannagari Eswar Reddy told News18.
Another senior journalist, Marthi Subrahmanyam, said: “After her jail stint, she was sidelined and didn’t receive support from the party. This hurt her ego. She also realised she may not inherit KCR’s legacy, which led to this decision."
There is also a perception that Kavitha has sufficient financial resources to run a party, covering organisational and election expenses. With the launch now set, the future of her party—how many seats it can win and what role it will play—will ultimately depend on its policies and the people’s verdict.
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