K Kavitha Out of BRS – Father KCR’s Tough Decision Shakes Party
Hyderabad, September 2, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, Telangana MLC K Kavitha has been suspended from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the political party led by her father and former Chief Minister, K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). The suspension, announced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, follows Kavitha’s public accusations against senior BRS leader and her cousin, T Harish Rao, whom she blamed for instigating a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.
Suspension Over "Anti-Party" Behavior
In an official statement posted on X, BRS leaders T Ravinder Rao and Soma Bharat Kumar cited Kavitha’s recent remarks as damaging to the party’s reputation. “The leadership views MLC K Kavitha’s ongoing anti-party activities and statements seriously, as they are harming the BRS,” the statement read. “As a result, party President K Chandrasekhar Rao has decided to suspend K Kavitha with immediate effect.”
The move comes amid escalating internal conflicts within the BRS, with Kavitha’s allegations intensifying speculation about a power struggle within the party’s ranks.
Kavitha’s Allegations Against Harish Rao
On Monday, Kavitha publicly accused T Harish Rao, who served as Irrigation Minister during the BRS’s tenure from 2014 to 2023, and former Rajya Sabha MP J Santosh Kumar of colluding with Telangana’s current Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy of the Congress party. She alleged that the duo worked to amass personal wealth while tarnishing her father’s reputation. “We must question why KCR is being tainted with corruption charges. Some individuals close to him have benefited by exploiting his name,” Kavitha stated, pointedly questioning Harish Rao’s role in the Kaleshwaram project.
Kavitha further claimed that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was shielding Harish Rao and Santosh Kumar, suggesting a conspiracy to undermine KCR. She expressed confidence that her father would emerge unscathed from the CBI investigation, describing him as “pure as a pearl.” However, she admitted that witnessing her father face such scrutiny was personally painful.
The timing of Kavitha’s remarks is significant, as they followed the Telangana government’s decision on Sunday to hand over the Kaleshwaram project investigation to the CBI, raising questions about alleged mismanagement during the BRS’s rule.
Family and Party Dynamics
The suspension highlights long-simmering tensions within the BRS, particularly between Kavitha and her brother, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR). On the same day Kavitha made her accusations, KTR publicly praised Harish Rao for his defense during a discussion on the PC Ghose Commission Report, which investigated irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project. KTR called Harish Rao’s arguments a “master class,” a move interpreted as a subtle rebuke of Kavitha’s claims.
The rift between Kavitha and the party leadership is not new. In July 2025, KTR appointed Koppula Eashwar as the in-charge of an influential coal miners’ union, a position previously held by Kavitha as Honorary President. This decision fueled speculation of a power struggle between the siblings. Earlier, in May, tensions surfaced when a private letter written by Kavitha to her father was allegedly leaked by someone close to KTR, further straining their relationship.
Political Implications
The internal discord within the BRS comes at a challenging time for the party, which lost power to the Congress in Telangana’s 2023 assembly elections. The Kaleshwaram project, a flagship initiative of the BRS government, has been under scrutiny for alleged cost overruns and design flaws. The CBI probe, now authorized by the Congress-led state government, could have significant political repercussions for the BRS and its leadership.
Political analysts suggest that Kavitha’s suspension may deepen divisions within the party, potentially weakening its position ahead of future elections. The public airing of family and party disputes could also erode the BRS’s credibility among voters, who have long viewed the party as a tightly knit, family-led organization.
What’s Next?
As the CBI begins its investigation into the Kaleshwaram project, all eyes will be on how the BRS navigates this internal crisis. Kavitha’s suspension raises questions about her future role in the party and whether she will attempt to reconcile with the leadership or pursue an independent political path. Meanwhile, KCR faces the dual challenge of defending his legacy against corruption allegations while maintaining unity within the BRS.
#kaleshwaram
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K Kavitha Out of BRS – Father KCR’s Tough Decision Shakes Party
Hyderabad, September 2, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, Telangana MLC K Kavitha has been suspended from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the political party led by her father and former Chief Minister, K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). The suspension, announced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, follows Kavitha’s public accusations against senior BRS leader and her cousin, T Harish Rao, whom she blamed for instigating a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.
Suspension Over "Anti-Party" Behavior
In an official statement posted on X, BRS leaders T Ravinder Rao and Soma Bharat Kumar cited Kavitha’s recent remarks as damaging to the party’s reputation. “The leadership views MLC K Kavitha’s ongoing anti-party activities and statements seriously, as they are harming the BRS,” the statement read. “As a result, party President K Chandrasekhar Rao has decided to suspend K Kavitha with immediate effect.”
The move comes amid escalating internal conflicts within the BRS, with Kavitha’s allegations intensifying speculation about a power struggle within the party’s ranks.
Kavitha’s Allegations Against Harish Rao
On Monday, Kavitha publicly accused T Harish Rao, who served as Irrigation Minister during the BRS’s tenure from 2014 to 2023, and former Rajya Sabha MP J Santosh Kumar of colluding with Telangana’s current Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy of the Congress party. She alleged that the duo worked to amass personal wealth while tarnishing her father’s reputation. “We must question why KCR is being tainted with corruption charges. Some individuals close to him have benefited by exploiting his name,” Kavitha stated, pointedly questioning Harish Rao’s role in the Kaleshwaram project.
Kavitha further claimed that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was shielding Harish Rao and Santosh Kumar, suggesting a conspiracy to undermine KCR. She expressed confidence that her father would emerge unscathed from the CBI investigation, describing him as “pure as a pearl.” However, she admitted that witnessing her father face such scrutiny was personally painful.
The timing of Kavitha’s remarks is significant, as they followed the Telangana government’s decision on Sunday to hand over the Kaleshwaram project investigation to the CBI, raising questions about alleged mismanagement during the BRS’s rule.
Family and Party Dynamics
The suspension highlights long-simmering tensions within the BRS, particularly between Kavitha and her brother, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR). On the same day Kavitha made her accusations, KTR publicly praised Harish Rao for his defense during a discussion on the PC Ghose Commission Report, which investigated irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project. KTR called Harish Rao’s arguments a “master class,” a move interpreted as a subtle rebuke of Kavitha’s claims.
The rift between Kavitha and the party leadership is not new. In July 2025, KTR appointed Koppula Eashwar as the in-charge of an influential coal miners’ union, a position previously held by Kavitha as Honorary President. This decision fueled speculation of a power struggle between the siblings. Earlier, in May, tensions surfaced when a private letter written by Kavitha to her father was allegedly leaked by someone close to KTR, further straining their relationship.
Political Implications
The internal discord within the BRS comes at a challenging time for the party, which lost power to the Congress in Telangana’s 2023 assembly elections. The Kaleshwaram project, a flagship initiative of the BRS government, has been under scrutiny for alleged cost overruns and design flaws. The CBI probe, now authorized by the Congress-led state government, could have significant political repercussions for the BRS and its leadership.
Political analysts suggest that Kavitha’s suspension may deepen divisions within the party, potentially weakening its position ahead of future elections. The public airing of family and party disputes could also erode the BRS’s credibility among voters, who have long viewed the party as a tightly knit, family-led organization.
What’s Next?
As the CBI begins its investigation into the Kaleshwaram project, all eyes will be on how the BRS navigates this internal crisis. Kavitha’s suspension raises questions about her future role in the party and whether she will attempt to reconcile with the leadership or pursue an independent political path. Meanwhile, KCR faces the dual challenge of defending his legacy against corruption allegations while maintaining unity within the BRS. #kaleshwaram
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