What’s Kavitha’s ‘New Party’ Buzz, Did She Just Score An Own Goal In Telangana Politics?

Last Updated:November 03, 2025, 16:25 IST

Political observers believe Kavitha’s trajectory could backfire. They argue that tying personal decisions to 'people's will' could alienate both loyal supporters and voters

Some analysts also suggest that by weakening the BRS vote base, Kavitha could unintentionally boost the Congress, the very party she has positioned herself against. (Photo: X @RaoKavitha)

Telangana politics has found a new talking point — Kavitha’s political ambitions and the growing buzz around her possible new party.

Jagruti president and former MP, Kavitha, long seen as one of the key faces of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) first family, has now become the subject of intense political speculation. According to insiders, Kavitha’s long-held goal has been to become the first woman Chief Minister of Telangana — and her latest remarks have reignited that conversation.

‘If People Want, I’ll Form A Party’

Recently, Kavitha made a cryptic comment that she would form a new political party “if people want it." But that line has left many scratching their heads.

Analysts and party watchers are asking: what exactly do the people have to do with this decision? She did not consult the public when she stayed silent during major BRS decisions, nor when she distanced herself from the party or its leadership. Observers point out that those were all personal political calls.

So why suddenly invoke “the people’s wishes" as a reason for launching a new party?

According to political watchers, the people of Telangana actually want the KCR family to remain united, not divided across parties. So, if Kavitha truly wants to act “as per people’s wishes," the logic goes, she should be returning to the BRS fold, not branching out.

‘I’m Not Their Arrow, I’m the People’s Arrow’

If her first comment caused a stir, the second one added fuel to the fire. Kavitha declared that she was “not their arrow, but the arrow of the people of Telangana."

The metaphor, though, has drawn sharp comparisons and some unintended political echoes. Critics have been quick to recall Sharmila’s political experiment when she launched her own “YSR Telangana Party" with the arrow symbol after parting ways with her brother, former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

That “arrow," as history shows, failed to make a mark, both in Telangana and later in Andhra Pradesh. Drawing parallels, opponents argue that Kavitha may have “scored an own goal" by linking herself to a symbol that has politically backfired before.

Is Kavitha Splitting The Opposition Vote?

The larger question now swirling in political circles is whether Kavitha’s move could end up weakening the BRS, a party that, despite setbacks, remains the principal opposition to the Congress government in Telangana.

If BRS retains its current vote base and the BJP does not make major inroads, it could still position itself as the natural challenger in the next election cycle.

But if Kavitha launches a new outfit, the anti-Congress vote could split. That would indirectly benefit the ruling Congress, a possibility many in the BRS camp believe she is well aware of, analysts say.

Some even speculate that Kavitha’s strategy might be deliberate, designed to fragment the opposition space and create room for herself as a regional political alternative. Whether that gamble pays off or backfires remains to be seen.

No Senior Leaders By Her Side

Another challenge for Kavitha is the lack of visible political muscle around her. So far, no senior BRS leaders have openly backed her — a clear sign of hesitation within the party ranks. While a few local figures and sympathisers have publicly supported her rhetoric, none from the upper echelons of the BRS leadership have joined her camp.

That vacuum could prove to be her biggest handicap. Political observers say Kavitha risks isolating herself if she continues down a separate path without the organisational network or electoral machinery that the BRS commands.

About The Perception Battle

Within Telangana’s highly competitive political theatre, optics matter as much as strategy. And here, critics say, Kavitha’s statements have often done more harm than good.

Her remarks about being “the people’s arrow" are being mocked by rivals and even some within the BRS as “political overreach". The argument is that she is equating her personal ambitions with public will — a risky proposition in a state where voters are becoming increasingly vocal about dynasty politics.

Observers note that this is not the first time Kavitha has been accused of misreading public sentiment. Her decision to distance herself from key party events earlier this year and her occasional public rebukes of family members, including Harish Rao, have been viewed as signs of internal friction — but not necessarily of popular backing.

A Family Rift Playing Out In Public

For years, the BRS projected itself as a united political family. K. Chandrashekar Rao, KT Rama Rao, Harish Rao, and Kavitha shared the power space — each with a distinct role. That image of unity is now showing cracks.

Kavitha’s political isolation, her strained relationship with other family members, and her comments about forming a new party have amplified the sense that the BRS family is divided, even as the Congress seeks to consolidate power.

Her public disagreements with Harish Rao, in particular, have added a layer of personal tension to what was once seen as an unshakable power bloc.

What Is At Stake For Kavitha

For Kavitha, the stakes could not be higher. Launching her own party would mean starting from scratch — building local networks, mobilising volunteers, and establishing her identity outside the shadow of KCR. That is no small task in a state already crowded with parties like the Congress, BRS, BJP, and AIMIM.

And with no big leaders currently by her side, her political capital rests largely on her personal image and the sympathy of disenchanted BRS voters — if they choose to follow her.

What Analysts Say

Political observers believe Kavitha’s current trajectory could backfire if not carefully recalibrated. They argue that tying personal decisions to “the will of the people" risks alienating both loyal supporters and undecided voters. By walking out on the BRS and then invoking public mandate, she might end up looking inconsistent rather than independent.

Some also suggest that by weakening the BRS vote base, she could unintentionally boost the Congress, the very party she has positioned herself against.

In essence, Kavitha’s political experiment could help her rivals more than herself.

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