The rebellion raised by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Legislative Council member Kalvakuntla Kavitha against her father and party president K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) has sparked intense debate in Telangana's political circles.
While Kavitha described KCR as a "god" during a media interaction, it was evident that her remarks — particularly about “Samajika Telangana” (Social Telangana) and KCR’s inaccessibility to party leaders and workers — were aimed at publicly embarrassing him.
What was even more damaging to the party and KCR’s reputation was her allegation regarding the BRS's soft stance toward the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a charge that likely did not sit well with the BRS leadership.
Speaking to the media on Friday night, Kavitha stated that her letter merely reflected the sentiments of grassroots party workers.
Her remark that KCR is "surrounded by devils" made it clear she is strategically positioning herself for what comes next.
It appears Kavitha is attempting to pressure her father into acknowledging her significance within the party, especially in contrast to the elevation of her brother and BRS working president K T Rama Rao (KTR).
The big question now is: What’s next?
Several theories are circulating — ranging from the possibility of Kavitha being suspended or expelled from the party, to being deliberately ignored in hopes that she leaves on her own.
There is also speculation that she may convert her cultural organization, Telangana Jagruthi, into a political outfit.
Some political observers are drawing comparisons to Y. S. Sharmila. However, in Sharmila’s case, the conflict stemmed from a property dispute with her brother.
In the KCR family, each member is said to manage their own wealth, so a similar issue is unlikely to arise.
At its core, the dispute seems to be about equal rights and recognition within the party.
One proposal doing the rounds is to make KTR the party president and appoint Kavitha as working president to strike a balance — an idea gaining some traction in political discussions.
A BJP switch appears unlikely, given Kavitha’s long-standing criticism of the party. Joining the Congress also seems doubtful, as it is currently mired in internal chaos.
As KCR’s daughter, Kavitha has always held a certain stature in BRS; in Congress, she would be just one among many, with no special influence.
That leaves the possibility of her launching her own political party. But the question remains: who would leave KCR and KTR to join her? Money alone isn't enough to build a political base.
There's also talk of a new party involving Harish Rao, but that, too, seems unlikely. As long as KCR is active, Harish Rao is not expected to challenge his leadership.
Perhaps after KCR formally hands over full control to KTR, Harish might chart his own course — but that remains to be seen.
For now, the future is uncertain, and all eyes are on Kavitha’s next move.
