Addressing a gathering of Telangana statehood activists, Kavitha admitted that the neglect of grassroots protesters was a primary reason for the BRS party’s electoral defeat. She revealed that during KCR’s tenure, officials often questioned the identity of genuine activists when requests for help were made. She specifically highlighted the tragic suicide of an activist named Nagulu in front of the Assembly, noting that the then-government failed to respond adequately. By acknowledging these lapses, Kavitha appeared to be attempting to rebuild trust with the activist community and establish her own independent political identity.
Turning her attention to the current Congress administration, Kavitha issued a direct warning to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. She stated that if the new government repeats the mistake of ignoring those who fought for statehood, the activists would not hesitate to “drag the leadership out of the Secretariat.” She demanded that the government immediately fulfill promises regarding pensions, honorary salaries, and priority in nominated posts for statehood activists, reminding the Chief Minister that the same people who brought down the “big man” (KCR) could do the same to him.
The meeting, which began with tributes to Professor Jayashankar and Telangana martyrs, served as a platform for Kavitha to reactivate Telangana Jagruthi. Political analysts view this move as a strategic effort to reclaim the “pro-activist” narrative and offer a sincere apology for past government failures. By expressing her empathy and even shedding tears for the hardships faced by activists, Kavitha is positioning herself as a bridge between the statehood movement’s legacy and its future political aspirations.
