KTR drove out sister Kavitha over property, alleges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Synopsis
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's sharpest attack yet on the KCR family wasn't about policy — it was personal. Alleging that KTR expelled his own sister Kavitha over property, even as Kavitha has since launched a rival party, Revanth Reddy used a Mulugu inauguration stage to expose a family fracture at the heart of the BRS.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy alleged on Sunday that KTR drove out his sister K.
Kavitha from the family home over a property dispute.
Kavitha recently resigned from the BRS and launched a new party, Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) .
Revanth Reddy also accused former Minister T.
Harish Rao of performing occult rituals to prevent rains in Telangana.
The CM inaugurated the new Mulugu Collectorate complex alongside State Congress President Mahesh Kumar Goud and three Cabinet Ministers.
Revanth Reddy pledged a special review of irrigation projects in the region and skill-based education for Adivasi youth .
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday alleged that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) forced his own sister K. Kavitha out of the family home to avoid sharing property with her. The remarks came during a public meeting in Mulugu, where Revanth Reddy also inaugurated the district's new Collectorate complex.
The Family Feud Allegation
Revanth Reddy drew a pointed contrast between KTR's conduct and his own regard for Minister Seethakka, whom he described as a sister despite having no blood relation. The Chief Minister alleged that KTR, by contrast, expelled Kavitha from the household purely over property interests.
He also trained his sights on BRS President and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), questioning his parental authority. 'The father, who should have set right his son, was busy sleeping in his farmhouse. Will such people ever do any good for the women of Telangana?' Revanth Reddy said, in an apparent reference to the reported rift within the KCR family.
Kavitha's New Political Chapter
The remarks come in the backdrop of a visible split within the KCR family. K. Kavitha recently resigned from the BRS and floated a new political outfit, the Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS). The formation of a rival party by KCR's own daughter has deepened fissures within the BRS ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged period in the state.
Attack on Harish Rao
Revanth Reddy also targeted former Minister and BRS leader T. Harish Rao, alleging that he had performed occult rituals to ensure rains failed in Telangana. 'He wished for the people to suffer but God is on our side; He has blessed us with rains,' the Chief Minister said. The allegation was not independently verified.
Mulugu Inauguration and Adivasi Outreach
The public meeting in Mulugu doubled as a development event. Revanth Reddy, accompanied by State Congress President Mahesh Kumar Goud and Ministers Seethakka, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, and Adluri Laxman Kumar, inaugurated the new Collectorate complex. He also offered prayers at the Samakka Sarakka temple before the event.
Recalling his earlier padayatra from Mulugu as Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President, Revanth Reddy said the outreach helped him understand ground-level issues across Telangana. He pledged a special review of irrigation projects in the region and committed funds for their development, noting that adivasi communities needed better water access to ease agricultural hardship.
The Chief Minister also called for skill-based education from nursery through Class 12, citing overseas employment opportunities in countries such as Japan and Germany as potential pathways for Adivasi youth. With the BRS in visible disarray and Congress consolidating its position in Telangana, Revanth Reddy's Mulugu visit signals a deliberate push to convert political momentum into grassroots outreach ahead of future electoral contests.
Point of View
Not spontaneous. By framing KTR's alleged conduct toward Kavitha as a women's rights issue — and contrasting it with his own regard for Minister Seethakka — the CM is attempting to weaponise the BRS family split for electoral gain among women and adivasi voters. What mainstream coverage underplays is that Kavitha's new party, Telangana Rakshana Sena, is itself a direct threat to the Congress in certain constituencies, not just to the BRS. Revanth Reddy's attacks on the KCR family may be less about settling scores and more about ensuring the BRS implosion does not produce a third-force spoiler.
NationPress
17 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did CM Revanth Reddy allege against KTR?
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleged that BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) drove his sister K. Kavitha out of the family home to avoid sharing property with her. He made these remarks at a public meeting in Mulugu on Sunday.
Why did K. Kavitha leave the BRS?
K. Kavitha resigned from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and subsequently launched a new political party called the Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS). The move reflects a reported rift within the KCR family, which Revanth Reddy referenced in his public address.
What did Revanth Reddy allege about T. Harish Rao?
The Chief Minister alleged that former BRS Minister T. Harish Rao performed occult rituals to ensure rains failed in Telangana, causing suffering to the people. The allegation was not independently verified, and Revanth Reddy attributed the eventual rains to divine favour.
What development work was announced in Mulugu?
Revanth Reddy inaugurated the new Collectorate complex in Mulugu and promised a special review of irrigation projects in the region, with dedicated fund allocation. He also committed to expanding skill-based education for Adivasi youth, citing job opportunities in Japan and Germany.
Who accompanied CM Revanth Reddy to Mulugu?
State Congress President Mahesh Kumar Goud and Ministers Seethakka, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, and Adluri Laxman Kumar accompanied the Chief Minister to Mulugu for the Collectorate inauguration and public meeting.
