The political activity of Kalvakuntla Kavitha, president of Telangana Jagruthi, appears to be gaining noticeable traction on the ground, drawing considerable public attention in recent days.
After receiving relief from a Delhi court in the excise policy case, Kavitha has become increasingly active in public and political engagements. Her renewed activism is reportedly receiving a strong response from sections of the public.
In comparison, some observers feel that senior leaders of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, including her father K. Chandrasekhar Rao, her brother K. T. Rama Rao, and party leader T. Harish Rao, have not been generating the same level of visible public engagement recently.
Kavitha’s detention during a hunger strike in Khammam on Tuesday further intensified the political spotlight on her. The protest was organised over the demolition of houses in Velugumatla, an issue that has sparked debate across the state.
Police took Kavitha into custody in the early hours of Tuesday while she was staging an indefinite hunger strike at Ambedkar Bhavan. The protest was aimed at seeking justice for families affected by the demolition of nearly 600 houses in Velugumatla on February 24.
Authorities later shifted Kavitha and several supporters to Hyderabad to prevent potential law-and-order problems. After reaching the Telangana Jagruthi central office in Banjara Hills, Kavitha announced that she would continue her indefinite fast until the government assured housing for the displaced families.
During the police action, a scuffle reportedly broke out between protesters and constables, leaving several people injured while some others fainted in the commotion. Kavitha demanded immediate medical treatment for those affected.
Leaders of Telangana Jagruthi condemned the police action, questioning the manner in which women leaders were detained and alleging that due procedures were not followed.
Kavitha stated that the protest would continue until the district administration assured that house-site pattas and Indiramma Housing Scheme units would be allotted to the affected families at the same location where their houses were demolished.
“The state government and the ruling Congress leaders will face the curse of the affected women for the injustice done to them,” she said.
Kavitha’s aggressive intervention and decision to undertake an indefinite hunger strike have brought her back into the political spotlight at a time when the BRS leadership has largely remained less visible in mass movements.
Rajendra Prasad’s Comment on MGR Sparks Controversy
Veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad, who enjoyed massive popularity as a comedy hero during the 1980s and 1990s, continues to impress audiences today with his character roles. However, the actor has occasionally drawn criticism for his stage speeches, where he sometimes uses casual or controversial remarks while expressing his thoughts.
Recently, Rajendra Prasad sparked debate after making a comment about former Tamil superstar and political leader M. G. Ramachandran during an event. While speaking about the legendary Telugu actor Kantha Rao, he attempted to highlight the latter’s immense popularity during his prime.
While receiving the Kala Prapoorna Kantha Rao National Award 2025, Rajendra Prasad spoke about how Kantha Rao’s folklore and mythological films were highly successful at the box office and how the actor had built a strong fan following during that era. In the process, however, Rajendra Prasad made a remark suggesting that even M.G. Ramachandran felt intimidated by Kantha Rao’s craze.
The comment has reportedly upset some sections of Tamil audiences and fans of M.G. Ramachandran, who is widely regarded as an iconic figure in both Tamil cinema and politics. Many observers point out that MGR enjoys a stature in Tamil Nadu comparable to that of N. T. Rama Rao among Telugu audiences.
Following the remarks, discussions have begun on social media, with some fans expressing disappointment over the comparison. With MGR continuing to hold a strong legacy among his supporters, there is speculation that the comment could trigger criticism or trolling against Rajendra Prasad online.