The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Tuesday suspended MLC K Kavitha, daughter of party president and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), citing her “recent behaviour” and “ongoing anti-party activities” that were deemed harmful to the party’s image and interests.
In an official statement, the BRS said:
“The party leadership is taking this matter seriously as the recent behaviour and ongoing anti-party activities of party MLC K Kavitha are damaging the BRS party. Party president K Chandrasekhar Rao has taken a decision to suspend K Kavitha from the party with immediate effect.”
The suspension marks one of the most significant internal disciplinary actions taken by the BRS in recent times, particularly as Kavitha has been a high-profile face of the party.
The move comes amid growing speculation of internal dissent within the BRS following its electoral setbacks in Telangana. Party insiders suggest that Kavitha’s activities and public statements in recent weeks were seen as diverging from the party’s official line, leading to increasing tension with the leadership.
Kavitha, a former Lok Sabha MP from Nizamabad and currently a Member of the Legislative Council, has played a prominent role in the party’s outreach efforts, particularly among women and youth.
