BRS Suspends K. Kavitha Following Accusations Against Party Cousins

New Delhi Chronicle Staff Reporter

Hyderabad | September 2, 2025 — The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has taken the unprecedented step of suspending its own Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), K. Kavitha, daughter of party president K. Chandrashekar Rao. An official party statement cited her recent conduct and ongoing anti-party remarks as damaging to BRS’s integrity.

Trigger: Public Accusations Against Harish Rao and Others

Kavitha’s suspension follows her public criticism of her cousins—senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao and former MP J. Santosh Kumar—whom she accused of orchestrating a political smear campaign targeting her father as the CBI investigation into the Kaleshwaram irrigation project intensifies.

Party Response: Swift and Stern

The BRS leadership released a statement emphasizing the severity of Kavitha’s remarks and behavior, describing them as harmful to the party’s reputation. Party president KCR reportedly authorized her suspension with immediate effect, signaling his intent to restore discipline and internal cohesion.

Background: Continuing Family Rift
• In August 2025, Kavitha was removed from her honorary position at the Telangana Boggu Gani Karmika Sangham, citing internal party conflicts.
• Her political standing had already been under strain following her arrest and months-long custody in 2024 in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.
• Party insiders have pointed to a deepening family rift involving Kavitha, her brother K. T. Rama Rao, and senior BRS leaders, further intensifying factionalism within the party.

Political Implications

Analysts view Kavitha’s suspension as a high-stakes move by KCR to reaffirm his control over BRS amid rising internal dissent and external political pressure. The decision is expected to have ripple effects ahead of upcoming elections in Telangana, where BRS faces growing challenges from rivals.