New Delhi, March 19 (NationPress) The Delhi High Court has instructed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to promptly resolve an application submitted by K. Kavitha, a former leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), who is seeking the registration of her new political entity, 'Telangana Praja Jagruti'.

A single-judge bench led by Justice Amit Bansal issued this directive while addressing a writ petition filed by K. Kavitha, who holds the position of President of the proposed party. She claimed that the ECI has shown inaction in processing her application as per Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

The petition states that Telangana Praja Jagruti was officially formed on January 19, 2026, during a general body meeting where the constitution was adopted, and officials were empowered to seek registration.

On January 23, a detailed application was presented to the ECI, which included all necessary documents such as the party constitution, notarized affidavits, a roster of 151 members, certified meeting minutes, alternative names, and the required fee.

The ECI acknowledged receipt of the application on January 27.

However, the petition contends that the ECI has not taken any action towards reviewing the application or initiating the statutory procedure.

"Despite a reasonable amount of time having passed, the first respondent has not conducted scrutiny, issued public notice, or provided a hearing opportunity under Section 29A(7). The application remains unresolved without explanation," the petition stated.

Emphasizing the urgency, K. Kavitha pointed out that Telangana is currently facing local body elections, including for municipal corporations and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies/Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies. She expressed that this delay has significantly hindered her party's ability to participate.

"The delay is arbitrary, unreasonable, and violates Articles 14 and 19(1)(c) of the Constitution of India... This ongoing inaction effectively prevents the petitioner from engaging in the upcoming electoral processes under her party's name and symbol, resulting in severe and irreversible harm," the petition highlighted.

Recognizing the urgency of the matter, the Delhi High Court instructed the ECI to expedite its decision regarding the application and concluded the petition.

Previously, K. Kavitha had revealed her plans to establish a new political party, asserting that it would include 'Telangana' in its name and aspire to be a prominent opposition force in the state.

She also expressed her intention to run for the upcoming Assembly elections, with Siddipet or Bodhan being her preferred constituencies.

K. Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, resigned from the BRS last year following disagreements with the party leadership.