In a dramatic turn of events, K Kavitha, daughter of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), has been suspended from the party. The suspension, effective immediately, follows her public criticism of senior BRS leaders. The party announced the decision on Tuesday via a statement on social media platform 'X', citing "recent behavior and ongoing anti-party activities" that are damaging to the BRS. KCR, the former Chief Minister of Telangana, made the decision to suspend his daughter.
The move comes a day after Kavitha accused her cousins, specifically senior BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao, of being responsible for the federal investigation against KCR. She also blamed her cousins for tarnishing her father's image. The allegations surfaced shortly after the Congress-led government in Telangana handed over an investigation into alleged irregularities concerning the Kaleshwaram project to the CBI.
The BRS party leadership is taking the matter seriously, emphasizing that Kavitha's actions have gone against party principles. The suspension highlights the internal turmoil within the BRS following their recent electoral defeat in Telangana. The party is grappling with allegations of corruption and infighting, further complicating their efforts to regain public trust.
Kavitha's expulsion marks a significant development in Telangana politics. As a prominent leader and daughter of the party's founder, her removal raises questions about the future direction of the BRS. The incident also underscores the challenges faced by political dynasties when dealing with internal dissent and accountability. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the party's prospects in the upcoming elections and its overall standing in the state.