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{{Given name hatnote|Kavitha|Kalvakuntla|her|lang=Telugu}}
{{Short description|Indian politician (born 1978)}}
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| name = K. Kavitha
| name = Kalvakuntla Kavitha
| image =K.Kavitha.jpg
| image = Kalvakuntlakavitha (cropped).jpg
| caption =  
| caption = Kalvakuntla in 2025
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|03|13|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|03|13|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Karimnagar]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] ([[Telangana]]), India
| birth_place = [[Karimnagar]], [[Andhra Pradesh (1956-2014)|Andhra Pradesh]] (present-day [[Telangana]]), India
| residence   = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
| residence = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
| death_date =  
| death_date =  
| death_place =  
| death_place =  
| constituency = [[Nizamabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nizamabad]], [[Telangana]]
| constituency1 = [[Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency|Nizamabad]]
| office = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| office1 = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| term_start = 2014
| term_start1 = 16 May 2014
| term_end = 2019
| term_end1 = 23 May 2019
| predecessor = [[Madhu Yashki]]
| predecessor1 = [[Madhu Yashki]]
| successor = [[Dharmapuri Arvind]]
| successor1 = [[Dharmapuri Arvind]]
| office1 = [[Member of Legislative Council]], [[Nizamabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nizamabad]]
| office = [[Telangana Legislative Council|Member of the Telangana Legislative Council]]
| term_start1 = 2020
| predecessor = R. Bhupathi Reddy
| term_end1 =  
| constituency = [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad Local Authorities]]
| party = [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi]]
| term_start = 12 October 2020
| relatives = [[K. T. Rama Rao]]<br/><small>(brother)</small><br/>[[T. Harish Rao]]<br/><small>(cousin)</small>
| term_end = 6 January 2026
| spouse = {{Marriage|Devanapalli Anil Kumar|2003}}
| party = [[Bharat Rashtra Samithi]] (2014–2025)
| relationship =
| relatives = [[K. T. Rama Rao]]<br/><small>(brother)</small><br/>[[T. Harish Rao]]<br/><small>(cousin)</small><br/>[[Joginapally Santosh Kumar]]<br/><small>(cousin)</small>
| spouse = {{Marriage|Devanapalli Ramayagari Anil Kumar|2003}}
| relationship =  
| children = 2
| children = 2
| source =  
| source =  
| mother = K. Shobha
| father = [[K. Chandrashekar Rao]]
| father = [[K. Chandrashekar Rao]]
}}
}}
'''Kalvakuntla Kavitha''' (born 13 March 1978) is an Indian politician currently serving as the Member of Legislative Council, Nizamabad since 2020. She is a member of [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi]].<ref name=lok>{{cite web|url=http://164.100.47.194/Loksabha/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4802&lastls=16 |title=Sixteenth Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile - Kalvakuntla, Smt. Kavitha |publisher=[[Lok Sabha]] |access-date=2014-07-27}}</ref> She represented as the Member of Parliament of [[Nizamabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nizamabad Lok Sabha Constituency]] from 2014 to 2019. She is the daughter of [[Chief Minister of Telangana]], [[K. Chandrasekhar Rao]].
'''Kalvakuntla Kavitha''' (born 13 March 1978) is an Indian politician who served as a [[Member of the Legislative Council]] (MLC) from Nizamabad. Earlier she served as a Member of Parliament from [[Nizamabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nizamabad Lok Sabha Constituency]] from 2014 to 2019. She is the daughter of former [[chief minister of Telangana]], [[K. Chandrasekhar Rao]].
 
Earlier she was a member of [[Bharat Rashtra Samithi]] party, she was suspended from BRS on 2 September 2025 for ‘anti-party activities’.<ref name="lok">{{cite web |title=Sixteenth Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile - Kalvakuntla, Smt. Kavitha |url=http://164.100.47.194/Loksabha/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4802&lastls=16 |access-date=2014-07-27 |publisher=[[Lok Sabha]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-02 |title=BRS suspends K Kavitha from party – with KCR ‘blessing’ – day after she lashed out at cousin |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/k-kavitha-suspension-brs-kcr-anti-party-activities-10225809/ |access-date=2025-09-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Kalvakuntla Kavitha was born in [[Karimnagar]] to Chandrashekhar Rao and Shobha. Her father is leader of Telangana Movement and first chief minister of Telangana state. Her father is from Chinthamadaka village in [[Siddipet district|Siddipet District]], Telangana.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha was born in [[Karimnagar]] to K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Shobha. Her father is leader of Telangana Movement and first chief minister of Telangana state. Her father is from Chinthamadaka village in [[Siddipet district|Siddipet District]], Telangana.
 
She completed her bachelor’s degree in engineering from [[VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology]], Hyderabad. She did her master’s degree in computer science from the [[University of Southern Mississippi]], United States.


She has done her B.Tech in CSE from [[VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology]] and completed Master of Sciences from [[University of Southern Mississippi]]. Later, she worked as a software engineer in the USA before returning to India in 2004 with a vision to work for people of Telangana.
K. Kavitha is married to Devanapalli Anil Kumar, a businessman. They have two sons.<ref name="Who is Kalvakuntla Kavitha ?" />


Kavitha is married to Devanapalli Anil Kumar, a Businessman. They have two sons, Aaditya and Aarya.
== Professional Career ==
Kalvakuntla Kavitha began her professional journey as an IT professional in the United States, where she worked in the technology sector after completing her master's degree in computer science. Her experience abroad provided her with valuable global exposure and professional insight, shaping her worldview and deepening her understanding of international systems and governance. Despite being miles away from home, Kavitha remained deeply connected to her Telangana roots. The growing momentum of the Telangana statehood movement inspired her to return to India and actively contribute to the region’s social and political transformation.<ref name="Who is Kalvakuntla Kavitha ?">{{cite news |title=Who is Kalvakuntla Kavitha ? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/who-is-kalvakuntla-kavitha-/articleshow/66460675.cms |access-date=17 October 2025 |publisher=The Times of India |date=1 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251017052426/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/who-is-kalvakuntla-kavitha-/articleshow/66460675.cms |archive-date=17 October 2025}}</ref>
==Transition to public life==
While living abroad, Kalvakuntla Kavitha remained closely connected to developments in her homeland and became increasingly aware of the growing Telangana statehood movement, spearheaded by her father, K. Chandrashekar Rao. This deepening sense of connection and purpose inspired her to return to India and play an active role in the movement.


== Career ==
Upon her return, Kavitha dedicated herself to the cause of Telangana, mobilizing youth, women, and cultural groups to build widespread awareness and unity. Her efforts marked the beginning of her transition from a professional career to public life, rooted in her commitment to social justice, cultural revival, and regional empowerment.
After her marriage, Kavitha moved to the US with her husband. In 2014, the new state of [[Telangana]] was carved out of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and Kavitha's father was the leader of the movement for statehood. She came back to India to help her father in various ways. In the election of May 2014, her father's party swept the Telangana seats both for the state assembly and the national parliament and her father became the first [[Chief Minister of Telangana]]. Kavitha remained in India to help him in various ways. She lost Lok Sabha election 2019 from Nizamabad to a BJP candidate Arvind dharmapuri


===Early public life===
==Social and Cultural Leadership==
In 2006, the Telangana movement got a fresh impetus with the resignation of its leader K Chandrashekhar Rao from the Union Cabinet to express his strong dissent with the Central Government for going back on the promise of Telangana State formation.
In 2006, Kalvakuntla Kavitha founded Telangana Jagruthi, a cultural and social organization dedicated to promoting Telangana’s unique identity, rich traditions, and native language. Through this platform, she organized cultural programs, literary events, and awareness campaigns that played a crucial role in strengthening the Telangana movement at the grassroots level.<ref name="Kalvakuntla Kavitha: Leading to Excel">{{cite news |last1= |date=5 January 2023 |title=Kalvakuntla Kavitha: Leading to Excel |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/kalvakuntla-kavitha-leading-to-excel-776279 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251017052525/https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/kalvakuntla-kavitha-leading-to-excel-776279 |archive-date=17 October 2025 |access-date=17 October 2025 |work= |publisher=The Hans India |language=en}}</ref>


This inspired millions of people from Telangana, who left their careers to join the movement. Motivated by the commitment and sacrifices made by the movement's leader and others who joined the movement, Kavitha plunged herself in the people's movement.
In 2008, Kavitha collaborated with historians and archaeologists to initiate efforts aimed at restoring and preserving the historical legacy of the Telangana region. One of her first major initiatives was the conservation and excavation of the Koti Lingala Temple, a sacred site spanning over 40 acres, believed to be one of the earliest Shiva temples in the region—bearing more than a thousand years of historical significance.<ref name="Kalvakuntla Kavitha: Leading to Excel" />


To get a first hand knowledge of the problems affecting the people, Kavitha traveled the length and breadth of Telangana, touring the most remote villages. This journey led to a paradigm shift in Kavitha's understanding of society in general and Telangana in
Continuing her cultural mission, in 2009, Kavitha brought the vibrant Bathukamma festival—an emblem of Telangana’s cultural identity—to the national stage by organizing celebrations in New Delhi. That same year, she took the festival to the global arena by hosting celebrations in Dubai, transforming Bathukamma into an international cultural event that connected the Telangana diaspora with their heritage.


The magnitude of poverty, lack of basic needs like power, potable and irrigated water, unemployment and related exploitation moved her.
In 2010, Kavitha visited the Chenchu tribe, an indigenous community residing deep within the Nallamala Forest. During her visit, she strongly opposed deforestation and mining activities in this ecologically sensitive region, advocating for the protection of tribal livelihoods and the preservation of Mother Nature.<ref name="Kalvakuntla Kavitha: Leading to Excel" />


=== Telangana Jagruthi ===
== Career ==
Despite the despair in Telangana, Kavitha observed, Telangana people had a great love and enthusiasm for indigenous art and culture across all sections. Kavitha believed that love for indigenous arts, could be a common thread to bind all sections of the society together. Bathukamma was one of the unique festivals, which is connected to the hearts of people of Telangana. By celebrating Bathukamma on a large scale and involving people from all sections of the society, she aimed to instill a sense of pride in their own culture.
After her marriage, in 2003, Kavitha moved to the US with her husband and returned to India in 2006. In 2014, the new state of [[Telangana]] was carved out of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and Kavitha's father was the leader of the movement for statehood. In the election of May 2014, her father's party swept the Telangana seats both for the state assembly and the national parliament and her father became the first [[chief minister of Telangana]]. She lost Lok Sabha election 2019 from Nizamabad to a BJP candidate [[Dharmapuri Arvind]].


Drawing Inspiration from the ongoing people's movement for the statehood of Telangana and a strong desire to work for the welfare of the people, led Kavitha to the formation of Telangana Jagruthi in August 2006. However, the organization was formally registered in November 2007. The word Jagruthi means Awakening. Awakening the Telangana society to a renewed sense of pride & unity was the goal. As the name Jagruthi implies, Kavitha believed in bringing the women & youth of Telangana together by instilling a sense of pride to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the region.
===Early public life===
In 2006, the Telangana movement got a fresh impetus with the resignation of its leader K Chandrashekhar Rao from the Union Cabinet to express his strong dissent with the Central Government for going back on the promise of Telangana State formation.


Telangana Jagruthi played a key role in mobilizing the support of women and youth and also large sections of the society which acted as a force multiplier in the peaceful and non violent struggle for Telangana Statehood.
This inspired the people from Telangana, who left their careers to join the movement. Motivated by the commitment and sacrifices made by the movement's leader and others who joined the movement, Kavitha actively participated in the people's movement.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}


=== Telangana Jagruthi Skill Centers ===
=== Telangana Jagruthi ===
K. Kavitha took an initiative to skill the youth of Telangana for making them ready for the gainful employment.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/telangana-jagruthi-to-provide-employment-to-youth-k-kavitha-116090200816_1.html Telangana Jagruthi to provide employment to youth: K. Kavitha]</ref> Currently Telangana Jagruthi Skill Centers are imparting training to 8500 students across Telangana and assist them in placements.
Drawing Inspiration from the ongoing people's movement for the statehood of Telangana and a strong desire to work for the welfare of the people, led Kavitha to the formation of ''Telangana Jagruthi'' in August 2006. However, the organization was formally registered in November 2007. The word Jagruthi means Awakening. Awakening the Telangana society to a renewed sense of pride & unity was the goal.<ref name="Telangana Agitation Revisited: Politicos, artistes and leaders who struck TS gong {{!}} Telangana Agitation Revisited: Politicos, artistes and leaders who struck TS gong">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Telangana Agitation Revisited: Politicos, artistes and leaders who struck TS gong {{!}} Telangana Agitation Revisited: Politicos, artistes and leaders who struck TS gong |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/featured/010623/telangana-agitation-revisited-politicos-artistes-and-leaders-who-str.html |access-date=17 October 2025 |work= |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=1 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251017053416/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/featured/010623/telangana-agitation-revisited-politicos-artistes-and-leaders-who-str.html |archive-date=17 October 2025 |language=en}}</ref>


===Bathukamma===
''Telangana Jagruthi'' played a key role in mobilizing the support of women and youth and also large sections of the society which acted as a force multiplier in the peaceful and non violent struggle for Telangana Statehood.<ref name="Telangana Agitation Revisited: Politicos, artistes and leaders who struck TS gong {{!}} Telangana Agitation Revisited: Politicos, artistes and leaders who struck TS gong" />
Kavithamma - as local people call her, is often identified with Bathukamma, a floral festival of Telangana. Kavitha worked for decade via Telangana Jagruthi and arranged organized celebrations of Bathukamma in Telangana and Globally. Now Bathukamma is celebrated in more than 30 countries.<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2016/oct/02/kavitha-takes-bathukamma-to-london-celebrates-with-nrts-1518814.html Kavitha takes Bathukamma to London, celebrates with NRTs]</ref>


K. Kavitha took an initiative to skill the youth of Telangana for making them ready for the gainful employment.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/telangana-jagruthi-to-provide-employment-to-youth-k-kavitha-116090200816_1.html][[Telangana Jagruthi]]<span> to provide employment to youth: K. Kavitha</span></ref> Currently Telangana Jagruthi Skill Centers are imparting training to 8500 students across Telangana and assist them in placements.
===Labour and Trade Unions ===
===Labour and Trade Unions ===
Kavitha is actively involved in labour and trade unions. Currently she serves in the following Labour and Trade Unions.
Kavitha is actively involved in labour and trade unions. Currently she serves in the following Labour and Trade Unions.
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=== Bharat Scouts and Guides ===
=== Bharat Scouts and Guides ===
K Kavitha has been elected the first state chief commissioner of Telangana chapter of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BS & G) Association. With her appointment as state chief commissioner, Kavitha became the youngest person to hold this position in the country. She is also the only second woman state chief commissioner in India. She formally took charge at the investiture ceremony held at the BSG state headquarters at Domalguda.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bharat-scouts-and-guides-in-private-institutions-soon/article7606439.ece Bharat Scouts and Guides in private institutions soon]</ref>
K Kavitha has been elected the first state chief commissioner of Telangana chapter of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BS & G) Association. She formally took charge at the investiture ceremony held at the BSG state headquarters at Domalguda.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bharat-scouts-and-guides-in-private-institutions-soon/article7606439.ece Bharat Scouts and Guides in private institutions soon]</ref>
 
===Hindu Mazdoor Sabha===
Kavitha was elected as honorary president of Hindusthan Mazdoor Sabha - HMS (The Singareni Miners and Engineering Workers’ Union) in 2025.<ref name="Kavitha elected as honorary president of HMS in Singareni">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Kavitha elected as honorary president of HMS in Singareni |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kavitha-elected-as-honorary-president-of-hms-in-singareni/article69997183.ece |access-date=31 August 2025 |publisher=The Hindu |date=31 August 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250831173249/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kavitha-elected-as-honorary-president-of-hms-in-singareni/article69997183.ece |archive-date=31 August 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref>


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
After the formation of Telangana state in 2014, Kavitha contested general elections from Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency and won with over 1,64,184 vote-majority. As she took active leadership in the protests and demonstrations that were organized in support of the statehood movement all across Telangana. These struggles brought her closer to the people. Her massive electoral victory stood as a testimonial as a people's person and a household name.
After the formation of Telangana state in 2014, Kavitha contested general elections from [[Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency]] and won with over 164,184 vote majority. She took active leadership in the protests and demonstrations that were organized in support of the statehood movement all across Telangana.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}


As an MP, in Parliament and public life, Kavitha passionately espouses the cause of [[Telangana]] as well as other national issues. Kavitha also contested as an MP 2019 general elections from Nizamabad. She lost to Arvind Dharmapuri with a margin of 70,875 votes.
As an MP, in Parliament and public life, Kavitha supported the cause of [[Telangana]] as well as other national issues.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}} Kavitha once again contested as an MP in the [[2019 Indian general election]] from Nizamabad. She lost to [[Dharmapuri Arvind]] with a margin of 70,875 votes.


In 2020, Kavitha is elected as [[Member of Legislative Council]] from Nizamabad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kavitha Kalvakuntla wins Nizamabad MLC election|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/kavitha-kalvakuntla-wins-nizamabad-mlc-election/article32836800.ece|access-date=2020-12-30|website=@businessline|language=en}}</ref>
Kavitha is elected as [[Member of Legislative Council]] from Nizamabad Local Authorities' Constituency in October 2020 in the bypoll, which was held after the disqualification of the then sitting member R. Bhoopati Reddy. Kavitha had secured 728 votes out of the total 823.<ref name="Kalvakuntla Kavitha begins new innings as MLC">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Kalvakuntla Kavitha begins new innings as MLC |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/kavitha-begins-new-innings-as-mlc/articleshow/78940961.cms |access-date=19 January 2022 |work= |date=31 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119174952/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/kavitha-begins-new-innings-as-mlc/articleshow/78940961.cms |archive-date=19 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Kavitha was elected unopposed from [[Nizamabad district|Nizamabad]] Local Authorities constituency in the biennial polls to the [[Telangana Legislative Council]] held in December 2021 for the second time.<ref name="Unanimous win for Kavitha in Nizamabad">{{cite news |last1=Deccan Chronicle |first1= |title=Unanimous win for Kavitha in Nizamabad |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/241121/kavitha-wins-mlc-poll-unanimously.html |access-date=19 January 2022 |date=25 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119174104/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/241121/kavitha-wins-mlc-poll-unanimously.html |archive-date=19 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref> She took oath as MLC on 19 January 2022.<ref name="Kalvakuntla Kavitha takes oath as Nizamabad local bodies MLC">{{cite news |first1= |title=Kalvakuntla Kavitha takes oath as Nizamabad local bodies MLC |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/kalvakuntla-kavitha-takes-oath-as-kamareddy-nizamabad-local-bodies-mlc-725299 |access-date=19 January 2022 |work= |date=19 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119175323/https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/kalvakuntla-kavitha-takes-oath-as-kamareddy-nizamabad-local-bodies-mlc-725299 |archive-date=19 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref>[[File:Kalvakuntla Kavitha takes oath as MLC.jpg|thumb|Kalvakuntla Kavitha takes oath as MLC]]


=== Parliamentary Committee ===
=== Parliamentary Committee ===
In the Parliament, Kavitha is a member of the Estimates Committee, the Standing Committee on Commerce and also on the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking water and Sanitation.
In the Parliament, Kavitha is a member of the Estimates Committee, the Standing Committee on Commerce and also on the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking water and Sanitation.<ref name="TRS K. Kavitha nominated as member of CWP">{{cite news |last1= |date=28 December 2016 |title=TRS K. Kavitha nominated as member of CWP |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/trs-k-kavitha-nominated-as-member-of-cwp-116122800701_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251017062948/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/trs-k-kavitha-nominated-as-member-of-cwp-116122800701_1.html |archive-date=17 October 2025 |access-date=17 October 2025 |work= |publisher=Business Standard}}</ref><ref name="Kalvakuntla Kavitha">{{cite news |date=17 October 2025 |title=Kalvakuntla Kavitha |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/topic/kalvakuntla-kavitha |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251017062808/https://www.outlookindia.com/topic/kalvakuntla-kavitha |archive-date=17 October 2025 |access-date=17 October 2025 |publisher=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref>


=== Commonwealth Parliamentary Association  ===
=== Commonwealth Parliamentary Association  ===
Recently, Kavitha has been nominated to the Steering Committee of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians(CWP) India Region. Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians works for increasing the women representatives in Parliaments.
Recently, Kavitha has been nominated to the steering committee of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) India Region. Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians works for increasing the women representatives in Parliaments.<ref name="Kalvakuntla Kavitha: Leading to Excel" />


===Parliamentary Delegation ===
===Parliamentary delegation ===
Kavitha has traveled to many countries and officially she was a part of the Vice President's Delegation to [[Cambodia]] and [[Laos]] as well as with Lok Sabha Speaker's delegation to the [[European Parliament]] to Brussels, Belgium.<ref>[http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2015-06-23/Kavitha-leaves-for-Belgium/158915 Kavitha Leaves For Belgium]</ref>
Kavitha has traveled to many countries and officially she was a part of the Vice President's Delegation to [[Cambodia]] and [[Laos]] as well as with Lok Sabha Speaker's delegation to the [[European Parliament]] to Brussels, Belgium.<ref>[http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2015-06-23/Kavitha-leaves-for-Belgium/158915 Kavitha Leaves For Belgium]</ref>
=== Rift with party ===
In May 2025, a private letter to K. Chandrasekhar Rao in which Kavitha alleged conspiracies in the party against him was leaked to press after which there were differences between her and the party members including with her brother K. T. Rama Rao. She later denied these and called them "rumors". In July 2025 she was allegedly sidelined by KTR in the appointment of the party's in-charge for a Coal Miner's union. <ref>https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/k-kavitha-suspended-from-brs-by-father-k-chandrashekar-rao-9201898</ref>
Reports of differences were continuously denied by both her and her party members.
In September, after the Ghose report on irregularities in Kaleeshwaram irrigation project was made public and the subsequent direction of the state government to launch of investigation into it by the CBI, she lashed out on [[T. Harish Rao|Harish Rao]], her cousin and the then irrigation minister of the state. On 2nd September 2025, the disciplinary committee of the party suspended her for anti-party activities in a letter signed by KCR.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Basheer |first=Abdul |date=2025-09-02 |title=KCR suspends daughter K Kavitha from BRS over remarks against party |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/telangana/story/kcr-daughter-k-kavitha-suspended-from-brs-days-after-comments-against-party-2780653-2025-09-02 |access-date=2025-09-02 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>  After her suspension, she resigned from the party membership and also tendered her resignation as an MLC on 3 September 2025 <ref name="Kavitha decides to quit as MLC and from primary membership of BRS after suspension; not to join any party">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=3 September 2025 |title=Kavitha decides to quit as MLC and from primary membership of BRS after suspension; not to join any party |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kavitha-resigns-from-brs-following-her-suspension-also-quits-as-mlc/article70007220.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250903111621/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kavitha-resigns-from-brs-following-her-suspension-also-quits-as-mlc/article70007220.ece |archive-date=3 September 2025 |access-date=3 September 2025 |publisher=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name="Kavitha Resigns from BRS, Quits as MLC">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=3 September 2025 |title=Kavitha Resigns from BRS, Quits as MLC |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/kavitha-resigns-from-brs-quits-as-mlc-1901287 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250903111940/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/kavitha-resigns-from-brs-quits-as-mlc-1901287 |archive-date=3 September 2025 |access-date=3 September 2025 |work= |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> Hon’ble Chairman [[Gutha Sukender Reddy]] accepted the resignation on 6 January 2026.<ref name="MLC Kavitha’s resignation accepted by Council chairman">{{cite news |last1= |title=MLC Kavitha’s resignation accepted by Council chairman |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/mlc-kavithas-resignation-accepted-by-council-chairman/article70479656.ece |access-date=7 January 2026 |work= |publisher=The Hindu |date=6 January 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260107033947/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/mlc-kavithas-resignation-accepted-by-council-chairman/article70479656.ece |archive-date=7 January 2026 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
==Jagruthi Janam Bata==
Kalvakuntla Kavitha has initiated a programme to travel across the telangana from 25 October 2025 to 13 February 2026 by interacting with intellectuals, educationalists, and caste organizations to discuss the way forward for her movements towards a 'Social Telangana'.<ref name="Kavitha to tour 32 Telangana districts from October 25 to February 13; hold discussions with people as part of Jagruthi Janam Bata">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=15 October 2025 |title=Kavitha to tour 32 Telangana districts from October 25 to February 13; hold discussions with people as part of Jagruthi Janam Bata |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kavitha-to-tour-32-telangana-districts-from-october-25-to-february-13-hold-discussions-with-people-as-part-of-jagruthi-janam-bata/article70166149.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251015101912/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kavitha-to-tour-32-telangana-districts-from-october-25-to-february-13-hold-discussions-with-people-as-part-of-jagruthi-janam-bata/article70166149.ece |archive-date=15 October 2025 |access-date=15 October 2025 |publisher=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref>[[File:Kalvakuntla Kavitha unveils poster of Jagruthi – Janam Bata programme.jpg|thumb|Kalvakuntla Kavitha unveiled the poster of the Jagruthi – Janam Bata programme, in the presence of Jagruthi leaders, supporters, and cadre]]
== Suspension from Bharat Rashtra Samithi ==
On September 2, 2025, K. Kavitha was suspended from the [[Bharat Rashtra Samithi]] (BRS) by party president [[K. Chandrashekar Rao]], her father and the former [[chief minister of Telangana]]. The suspension followed her public allegations against senior BRS leader and cousin [[T. Harish Rao]], whom she blamed for the federal investigation targeting KCR. In an official statement, party leaders cited her recent comments and activities as "anti-party" and damaging to the BRS.<ref name="Kavitha Resigns from BRS, Quits as MLC" /><ref name="KCR suspends daughter Kavitha from BRS for ‘anti-party activities’">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=2 September 2025 |title=KCR suspends daughter Kavitha from BRS for ‘anti-party activities’ |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kcr-suspends-daughter-kavitha-from-brs/article70003379.ece |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250902100949/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kcr-suspends-daughter-kavitha-from-brs/article70003379.ece |archivedate=2 September 2025 |accessdate=2 September 2025 |publisher=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref>
== Key Initiatives ==
'''Women’s Reservation Bill:'''  Kavitha held a round table conference in [[New Delhi]] at Hotel Le Meridian on 15 March 2025 demanding instant introduction of the [[Women's Reservation Bill, 2010|Women's Reservation Bill]] in the current session of Parliament.<ref name="BRS leader K Kavitha holds round table discussion over Women’s Reservation Bill">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=16 March 2023 |title=BRS leader K Kavitha holds round table discussion over Women’s Reservation Bill |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/brs-k-kavitha-holds-round-table-discussion-over-womens-reservation-bill-2347191-2023-03-16 |archivedate= |accessdate=21 October 2025 |publisher=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Earlier she protested a day-long hunger strike at [[Jantar Mantar, New Delhi|Jantar Mantar]] on 10 March 2025.<ref name="Jantar Mantar protest: Opposition parties demand Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=10 March 2023 |title=Jantar Mantar protest: Opposition parties demand Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament |url=https://telanganatoday.com/jantar-mantar-protest-opposition-parties-demand-womens-reservation-bill-in-parliament |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251021094629/https://telanganatoday.com/jantar-mantar-protest-opposition-parties-demand-womens-reservation-bill-in-parliament |archivedate=21 October 2025 |accessdate=21 October 2025 |publisher=Telangana Today |language=en}}</ref>
'''Round Table Conferences''': Kavitha held over 20 major round table conferences across the state, engaging with all BC groups to explain the importance and benefits of reservation. These meetings also aimed to mobilize support and pressurize both the state and central governments.<ref name="Kavitha warns Congress, BJP against further delay in BC reservations">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=29 March 2025 |title=Kavitha warns Congress, BJP against further delay in BC reservations |url=https://telanganatoday.com/kavitha-warns-congress-bjp-against-further-delay-in-bc-reservations |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251021092611/https://telanganatoday.com/kavitha-warns-congress-bjp-against-further-delay-in-bc-reservations |archivedate=21 October 2025 |accessdate=21 October 2025 |publisher=Telangana Today |language=en}}</ref>
'''72-Hour Hunger Strike''': Kavitha  launched a 72-hour hunger strike demanding the 42% BC reservation on 4 August 2025 at Dharna Chowk. She called off her proposed 72-hour hunger strike that began at 10 am morning as the police denied permission for her protest after 4 pm.<ref name="Telangana Jagruthi chief Kavitha launches 72-hour hunger strike, demands separate 10% Muslim quota">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=4 August 2025 |title=Telangana Jagruthi chief Kavitha launches 72-hour hunger strike, demands separate 10% Muslim quota |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-jagruthi-chief-kavitha-launches-72-hour-hunger-strike-demanding-42-reservation-for-bcs/article69892709.ece |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251021091608/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-jagruthi-chief-kavitha-launches-72-hour-hunger-strike-demanding-42-reservation-for-bcs/article69892709.ece |archivedate=21 October 2025 |accessdate=21 October 2025 |publisher=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name="K Kavitha's 72-Hour Fast Ends On Day 1 After High Court Order">{{cite news |date=5 August 2025 |title=K Kavitha's 72-Hour Fast Ends On Day 1 After High Court Order |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/brs-telangana-k-kavithas-72-hour-fast-ends-on-day-1-after-high-court-order-9019286 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251021091553/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/brs-telangana-k-kavithas-72-hour-fast-ends-on-day-1-after-high-court-order-9019286 |archivedate=21 October 2025 |accessdate=21 October 2025 |work= |publisher=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> [[Indian National Lok Dal]] leader [[Arjun Chautala|Arjun Singh Chautala]] attended the dharna and extended his support to Kavitha.
'''Political Engagement''': Kavitha met with Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment [[Ramdas Athawale]], along with numerous local and national party representatives, urging them to expedite the bills passed by the Telangana Assembly concerning BC reservations. She requested the Union Minister to support the cause and push for early approval.<ref name="42 per cent BC quota discussed in Athawal-Kavitha meeting">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=28 June 2025 |title=42 per cent BC quota discussed in Athawal-Kavitha meeting |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2025/Jun/28/42-per-cent-bc-quota-discussed-in-athawal-kavitha-meeting |accessdate=21 October 2025 |publisher=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Kavitha holds talks with Union Minister Athawale over 42% BC quota">{{cite news |last1= |date=28 June 2025 |title=Kavitha holds talks with Union Minister Athawale over 42% BC quota |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/kavitha-holds-talks-with-union-minister-athawale-over-42-bc-quota-983432 |archivedate= |accessdate=21 October 2025 |work= |publisher=The Hans India |language=en}}</ref> 
'''Rail Roko Protest''': In June–July 2025, Kalvakuntla Kavitha has announced a state-wide Rail Roko protest on July 17, demanding the Central government to approve the bills passed by Telangana Assembly for providing 42 per cent reservations to Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies, education and employment.<ref name="Trains won’t be allowed to move if 42% BC quota is not approved by Centre: Kavitha">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |date=8 July 2025 |title=Trains won’t be allowed to move if 42% BC quota is not approved by Centre: Kavitha |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/trains-wont-be-allowed-to-move-if-42-bc-quota-is-not-approved-by-centre-kavitha/article69787214.ece |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251021092952/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/trains-wont-be-allowed-to-move-if-42-bc-quota-is-not-approved-by-centre-kavitha/article69787214.ece |archivedate=21 October 2025 |accessdate=21 October 2025 |publisher=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name="Amid BRS family feud, Kavitha’s Hyderabad rail roko call sets up a litmus test">{{cite news |date=28 June 2025 |title=Amid BRS family feud, Kavitha’s Hyderabad rail roko call sets up a litmus test |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/amid-brs-family-feud-kavithas-hyderabad-rail-roko-call-sets-up-a-litmus-test-10093161/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20251021093033/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/amid-brs-family-feud-kavithas-hyderabad-rail-roko-call-sets-up-a-litmus-test-10093161/ |archivedate=21 October 2025 |accessdate=21 October 2025 |publisher=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
==Controversies==
===Delhi liquor policy scam===
{{main|2022 Delhi liquor policy case}}
In 2023, Kavitha has been accused of being involved in the [[Delhi liquor scam]]. She has been questioned and investigated by [[Enforcement Directorate]] (ED) regarding her role in the scam.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Livemint |date=2023-03-11 |title=Delhi liquor scam: BRS leaders K Kavitha grilled for over 9 hrs |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-liquor-scam-brs-leaders-k-kavitha-grilled-for-over-9-hrs-11678554643614.html |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-09 |title=How K. Kavitha came under probe for the Delhi liquor scam |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/how-k-kavitha-came-under-probe-for-the-delhi-liquor-scam/articleshow/98513235.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-04-30 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=What is Delhi liquor scam? KCR daughter Kavitha questioned by ED{{!}} BRS{{!}} Sisodia |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JguiyZP7Yec |access-date=2023-04-30 |language=en}}</ref> She was arrested by the ED on 15 March 2024 in connection with the liquor scam.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-16 |title=BRS leader and KCR daughter Kavitha arrested in liquor scam case |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/brs-leader-kavitha-arrested-by-ed-in-hyderabad-brought-to-delhi-12470191.html |access-date=2024-03-17 |website=Moneycontrol}}</ref>
On 26 March 2024, Kavitha was sent to judicial custody for 15 days in [[Tihar Jail]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.barandbench.com/news/delhi-excise-policy-case-delhi-court-brs-leader-k-kavitha-judicial-custody-april-9 |title=Delhi Excise Policy case: Delhi court sends BRS leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 9 |date=26 March 2024 |website=Bar and Bench |access-date=26 March 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/excise-policy-case-brs-leader-k-kavitha-taken-to-tihar-jail/articleshow/108793880.cms?from=mdr |title=Excise policy case: BRS leader K Kavitha taken to Tihar Jail |date=26 March 2024 |website=The Economic Times |access-date=26 March 2024 }}</ref>
On 11 April 2024, she was again arrested by the CBI in [[Tihar Jail]] and was released on bail on 27 August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Delhi excise policy case: High Court reserves order on BRS MLA K. Kavitha's bail plea |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhi-excise-policy-case-high-court-reserves-order-on-kavithas-bail-plea/article68225226.ece |website=The Hindu |date=29 May 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-27 |title=Supreme Court grants bail to BRS leader K. Kavitha in excise policy cases |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-grants-bail-to-k-kavitha-in-excise-policy-case/article68571859.ece |access-date=2024-08-27 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
On February 27th 2026 the special court cleared charges against Kavitha.<ref name="Kavitha Discharged in Delhi Excise Policy Case">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Kavitha Discharged in Delhi Excise Policy Case |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/kavitha-gets-relief-in-delhi-liquor-policy-case-1940259 |access-date=28 February 2026 |work= |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=27 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260228084336/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/kavitha-gets-relief-in-delhi-liquor-policy-case-1940259 |archive-date=28 February 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
==Elections contested==
===Lok Sabha===
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! Year
! <small>Constituency</small>
! colspan="2"|Party
! Votes
! %
! Opponent
! colspan="2"|<small>Opponent Party</small>
! <small>Opponent Votes</small>
! %
! <small>Result</small>
! Margin
! %
|-
! [[2019 Indian general election|2019]]
| rowspan="2"|[[Nizamabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nizamabad]]
| {{Party name with color|Telangana Rashtra Samithi|rowspan=2}}
| 409,709
| 38.55
| <small>[[Dharmapuri Arvind]]</small>
| {{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}
| 480,584
| 45.22
| {{no2|Lost}}
| -70,875
| -6.67
|-
! [[2014 Indian general election|2014]]
| 439,307
| 42.49
| <small>[[Madhu Yaskhi Goud]]</small>
| {{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 272,123
| 26.23
| {{yes2|Won}}
| 167,184
| 16.17
|-
|}
===Telangana Member of Legislative Council===
* Member of Legislative Council, Nizamabad Local Authorities' Constituency (First term) - 2020-21
* Member of Legislative Council, Nizamabad Local Authorities' Constituency (Second term) - 2021–25


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In this article, the surname is Kalvakuntla.

Kalvakuntla Kavitha
Kalvakuntla in 2025
Member of the Telangana Legislative Council
In office
12 October 2020 – 6 January 2026
Preceded byR. Bhupathi Reddy
ConstituencyNizamabad Local Authorities
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
16 May 2014 – 23 May 2019
Preceded byMadhu Yashki
Succeeded byDharmapuri Arvind
ConstituencyNizamabad
Personal details
Born (1978-03-13) 13 March 1978 (age 48)
Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh (present-day Telangana), India
Political partyBharat Rashtra Samithi (2014–2025)
Spouse(s)
Devanapalli Ramayagari Anil Kumar
​
(
m. 2003)
Children2
Parents
RelativesK. T. Rama Rao
(brother)
T. Harish Rao
(cousin)
Joginapally Santosh Kumar
(cousin)
ResidenceHyderabad, Telangana, India

Kalvakuntla Kavitha (born 13 March 1978) is an Indian politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) from Nizamabad. Earlier she served as a Member of Parliament from Nizamabad Lok Sabha Constituency from 2014 to 2019. She is the daughter of former chief minister of Telangana, K. Chandrasekhar Rao.

Earlier she was a member of Bharat Rashtra Samithi party, she was suspended from BRS on 2 September 2025 for ‘anti-party activities’.[1][2]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Kalvakuntla Kavitha was born in Karimnagar to K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Shobha. Her father is leader of Telangana Movement and first chief minister of Telangana state. Her father is from Chinthamadaka village in Siddipet District, Telangana.

She completed her bachelor’s degree in engineering from VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad. She did her master’s degree in computer science from the University of Southern Mississippi, United States.

K. Kavitha is married to Devanapalli Anil Kumar, a businessman. They have two sons.[3]

Professional Career[edit | edit source]

Kalvakuntla Kavitha began her professional journey as an IT professional in the United States, where she worked in the technology sector after completing her master's degree in computer science. Her experience abroad provided her with valuable global exposure and professional insight, shaping her worldview and deepening her understanding of international systems and governance. Despite being miles away from home, Kavitha remained deeply connected to her Telangana roots. The growing momentum of the Telangana statehood movement inspired her to return to India and actively contribute to the region’s social and political transformation.[3]

Transition to public life[edit | edit source]

While living abroad, Kalvakuntla Kavitha remained closely connected to developments in her homeland and became increasingly aware of the growing Telangana statehood movement, spearheaded by her father, K. Chandrashekar Rao. This deepening sense of connection and purpose inspired her to return to India and play an active role in the movement.

Upon her return, Kavitha dedicated herself to the cause of Telangana, mobilizing youth, women, and cultural groups to build widespread awareness and unity. Her efforts marked the beginning of her transition from a professional career to public life, rooted in her commitment to social justice, cultural revival, and regional empowerment.

Social and Cultural Leadership[edit | edit source]

In 2006, Kalvakuntla Kavitha founded Telangana Jagruthi, a cultural and social organization dedicated to promoting Telangana’s unique identity, rich traditions, and native language. Through this platform, she organized cultural programs, literary events, and awareness campaigns that played a crucial role in strengthening the Telangana movement at the grassroots level.[4]

In 2008, Kavitha collaborated with historians and archaeologists to initiate efforts aimed at restoring and preserving the historical legacy of the Telangana region. One of her first major initiatives was the conservation and excavation of the Koti Lingala Temple, a sacred site spanning over 40 acres, believed to be one of the earliest Shiva temples in the region—bearing more than a thousand years of historical significance.[4]

Continuing her cultural mission, in 2009, Kavitha brought the vibrant Bathukamma festival—an emblem of Telangana’s cultural identity—to the national stage by organizing celebrations in New Delhi. That same year, she took the festival to the global arena by hosting celebrations in Dubai, transforming Bathukamma into an international cultural event that connected the Telangana diaspora with their heritage.

In 2010, Kavitha visited the Chenchu tribe, an indigenous community residing deep within the Nallamala Forest. During her visit, she strongly opposed deforestation and mining activities in this ecologically sensitive region, advocating for the protection of tribal livelihoods and the preservation of Mother Nature.[4]

Career[edit | edit source]

After her marriage, in 2003, Kavitha moved to the US with her husband and returned to India in 2006. In 2014, the new state of Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh and Kavitha's father was the leader of the movement for statehood. In the election of May 2014, her father's party swept the Telangana seats both for the state assembly and the national parliament and her father became the first chief minister of Telangana. She lost Lok Sabha election 2019 from Nizamabad to a BJP candidate Dharmapuri Arvind.

Early public life[edit | edit source]

In 2006, the Telangana movement got a fresh impetus with the resignation of its leader K Chandrashekhar Rao from the Union Cabinet to express his strong dissent with the Central Government for going back on the promise of Telangana State formation.

This inspired the people from Telangana, who left their careers to join the movement. Motivated by the commitment and sacrifices made by the movement's leader and others who joined the movement, Kavitha actively participated in the people's movement.[citation needed]

Telangana Jagruthi[edit | edit source]

Drawing Inspiration from the ongoing people's movement for the statehood of Telangana and a strong desire to work for the welfare of the people, led Kavitha to the formation of Telangana Jagruthi in August 2006. However, the organization was formally registered in November 2007. The word Jagruthi means Awakening. Awakening the Telangana society to a renewed sense of pride & unity was the goal.[5]

Telangana Jagruthi played a key role in mobilizing the support of women and youth and also large sections of the society which acted as a force multiplier in the peaceful and non violent struggle for Telangana Statehood.[5]

K. Kavitha took an initiative to skill the youth of Telangana for making them ready for the gainful employment.[6] Currently Telangana Jagruthi Skill Centers are imparting training to 8500 students across Telangana and assist them in placements.

Labour and Trade Unions[edit | edit source]

Kavitha is actively involved in labour and trade unions. Currently she serves in the following Labour and Trade Unions.

  1. Honorary President - Telangana Rashtra Vidyut Karmika Sangham - TRVKS - Electricity Employees Union.
  2. Honorary President - Telangana Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Association - TAWHA - An organization of Anganwadi workers.

Bharat Scouts and Guides[edit | edit source]

K Kavitha has been elected the first state chief commissioner of Telangana chapter of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BS & G) Association. She formally took charge at the investiture ceremony held at the BSG state headquarters at Domalguda.[7]

Hindu Mazdoor Sabha[edit | edit source]

Kavitha was elected as honorary president of Hindusthan Mazdoor Sabha - HMS (The Singareni Miners and Engineering Workers’ Union) in 2025.[8]

Political career[edit | edit source]

After the formation of Telangana state in 2014, Kavitha contested general elections from Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency and won with over 164,184 vote majority. She took active leadership in the protests and demonstrations that were organized in support of the statehood movement all across Telangana.[citation needed]

As an MP, in Parliament and public life, Kavitha supported the cause of Telangana as well as other national issues.[citation needed] Kavitha once again contested as an MP in the 2019 Indian general election from Nizamabad. She lost to Dharmapuri Arvind with a margin of 70,875 votes.

Kavitha is elected as Member of Legislative Council from Nizamabad Local Authorities' Constituency in October 2020 in the bypoll, which was held after the disqualification of the then sitting member R. Bhoopati Reddy. Kavitha had secured 728 votes out of the total 823.[9] Kavitha was elected unopposed from Nizamabad Local Authorities constituency in the biennial polls to the Telangana Legislative Council held in December 2021 for the second time.[10] She took oath as MLC on 19 January 2022.[11]

Kalvakuntla Kavitha takes oath as MLC

Parliamentary Committee[edit | edit source]

In the Parliament, Kavitha is a member of the Estimates Committee, the Standing Committee on Commerce and also on the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking water and Sanitation.[12][13]

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association[edit | edit source]

Recently, Kavitha has been nominated to the steering committee of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) India Region. Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians works for increasing the women representatives in Parliaments.[4]

Parliamentary delegation[edit | edit source]

Kavitha has traveled to many countries and officially she was a part of the Vice President's Delegation to Cambodia and Laos as well as with Lok Sabha Speaker's delegation to the European Parliament to Brussels, Belgium.[14]

Rift with party[edit | edit source]

In May 2025, a private letter to K. Chandrasekhar Rao in which Kavitha alleged conspiracies in the party against him was leaked to press after which there were differences between her and the party members including with her brother K. T. Rama Rao. She later denied these and called them "rumors". In July 2025 she was allegedly sidelined by KTR in the appointment of the party's in-charge for a Coal Miner's union. [15]

Reports of differences were continuously denied by both her and her party members.

In September, after the Ghose report on irregularities in Kaleeshwaram irrigation project was made public and the subsequent direction of the state government to launch of investigation into it by the CBI, she lashed out on Harish Rao, her cousin and the then irrigation minister of the state. On 2nd September 2025, the disciplinary committee of the party suspended her for anti-party activities in a letter signed by KCR.[16] After her suspension, she resigned from the party membership and also tendered her resignation as an MLC on 3 September 2025 [17][18] Hon’ble Chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy accepted the resignation on 6 January 2026.[19]

Jagruthi Janam Bata[edit | edit source]

Kalvakuntla Kavitha has initiated a programme to travel across the telangana from 25 October 2025 to 13 February 2026 by interacting with intellectuals, educationalists, and caste organizations to discuss the way forward for her movements towards a 'Social Telangana'.[20]

Kalvakuntla Kavitha unveiled the poster of the Jagruthi – Janam Bata programme, in the presence of Jagruthi leaders, supporters, and cadre

Suspension from Bharat Rashtra Samithi[edit | edit source]

On September 2, 2025, K. Kavitha was suspended from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) by party president K. Chandrashekar Rao, her father and the former chief minister of Telangana. The suspension followed her public allegations against senior BRS leader and cousin T. Harish Rao, whom she blamed for the federal investigation targeting KCR. In an official statement, party leaders cited her recent comments and activities as "anti-party" and damaging to the BRS.[18][21]

Key Initiatives[edit | edit source]

Women’s Reservation Bill: Kavitha held a round table conference in New Delhi at Hotel Le Meridian on 15 March 2025 demanding instant introduction of the Women's Reservation Bill in the current session of Parliament.[22] Earlier she protested a day-long hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on 10 March 2025.[23]

Round Table Conferences: Kavitha held over 20 major round table conferences across the state, engaging with all BC groups to explain the importance and benefits of reservation. These meetings also aimed to mobilize support and pressurize both the state and central governments.[24]

72-Hour Hunger Strike: Kavitha launched a 72-hour hunger strike demanding the 42% BC reservation on 4 August 2025 at Dharna Chowk. She called off her proposed 72-hour hunger strike that began at 10 am morning as the police denied permission for her protest after 4 pm.[25][26] Indian National Lok Dal leader Arjun Singh Chautala attended the dharna and extended his support to Kavitha.

Political Engagement: Kavitha met with Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, along with numerous local and national party representatives, urging them to expedite the bills passed by the Telangana Assembly concerning BC reservations. She requested the Union Minister to support the cause and push for early approval.[27][28]

Rail Roko Protest: In June–July 2025, Kalvakuntla Kavitha has announced a state-wide Rail Roko protest on July 17, demanding the Central government to approve the bills passed by Telangana Assembly for providing 42 per cent reservations to Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies, education and employment.[29][30]

Controversies[edit | edit source]

Delhi liquor policy scam[edit | edit source]

Main article: 2022 Delhi liquor policy case

In 2023, Kavitha has been accused of being involved in the Delhi liquor scam. She has been questioned and investigated by Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding her role in the scam.[31][32][33] She was arrested by the ED on 15 March 2024 in connection with the liquor scam.[34]

On 26 March 2024, Kavitha was sent to judicial custody for 15 days in Tihar Jail.[35][36]

On 11 April 2024, she was again arrested by the CBI in Tihar Jail and was released on bail on 27 August 2024.[37][38]

On February 27th 2026 the special court cleared charges against Kavitha.[39]

Elections contested[edit | edit source]

Lok Sabha[edit | edit source]

Year Constituency Party Votes % Opponent Opponent Party Opponent Votes % Result Margin %
2019 Nizamabad TRS 409,709 38.55 Dharmapuri Arvind BJP 480,584 45.22 Lost -70,875 -6.67
2014 439,307 42.49 Madhu Yaskhi Goud INC 272,123 26.23 Won 167,184 16.17

Telangana Member of Legislative Council[edit | edit source]

  • Member of Legislative Council, Nizamabad Local Authorities' Constituency (First term) - 2020-21
  • Member of Legislative Council, Nizamabad Local Authorities' Constituency (Second term) - 2021–25

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sixteenth Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile - Kalvakuntla, Smt. Kavitha". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "BRS suspends K Kavitha from party – with KCR 'blessing' – day after she lashed out at cousin". The Indian Express. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Who is Kalvakuntla Kavitha ?". The Times of India. 1 November 2018. Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Kalvakuntla Kavitha: Leading to Excel". The Hans India. 5 January 2023. Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Telangana Agitation Revisited: Politicos, artistes and leaders who struck TS gong | Telangana Agitation Revisited: Politicos, artistes and leaders who struck TS gong". Deccan Chronicle. 1 June 2023. Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  6. ↑ [1]Telangana Jagruthi to provide employment to youth: K. Kavitha
  7. ↑ Bharat Scouts and Guides in private institutions soon
  8. ↑ "Kavitha elected as honorary president of HMS in Singareni". The Hindu. 31 August 2025. Archived from the original on 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Kalvakuntla Kavitha begins new innings as MLC". 31 October 2020. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  10. ↑ Deccan Chronicle (25 November 2021). "Unanimous win for Kavitha in Nizamabad". Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  11. ↑ "Kalvakuntla Kavitha takes oath as Nizamabad local bodies MLC". 19 January 2022. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  12. ↑ "TRS K. Kavitha nominated as member of CWP". Business Standard. 28 December 2016. Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "Kalvakuntla Kavitha". Outlook India. 17 October 2025. Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  14. ↑ Kavitha Leaves For Belgium
  15. ↑ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/k-kavitha-suspended-from-brs-by-father-k-chandrashekar-rao-9201898
  16. ↑ Basheer, Abdul (2 September 2025). "KCR suspends daughter K Kavitha from BRS over remarks against party". India Today. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  17. ↑ "Kavitha decides to quit as MLC and from primary membership of BRS after suspension; not to join any party". The Hindu. 3 September 2025. Archived from the original on 3 September 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Kavitha Resigns from BRS, Quits as MLC". Deccan Chronicle. 3 September 2025. Archived from the original on 3 September 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "MLC Kavitha's resignation accepted by Council chairman". The Hindu. 6 January 2026. Archived from the original on 7 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  20. ↑ "Kavitha to tour 32 Telangana districts from October 25 to February 13; hold discussions with people as part of Jagruthi Janam Bata". The Hindu. 15 October 2025. Archived from the original on 15 October 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  21. ↑ "KCR suspends daughter Kavitha from BRS for 'anti-party activities'". The Hindu. 2 September 2025. Archived from the original on 2 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  22. ↑ "BRS leader K Kavitha holds round table discussion over Women's Reservation Bill". India Today. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  23. ↑ "Jantar Mantar protest: Opposition parties demand Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament". Telangana Today. 10 March 2023. Archived from the original on 21 October 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  24. ↑ "Kavitha warns Congress, BJP against further delay in BC reservations". Telangana Today. 29 March 2025. Archived from the original on 21 October 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  25. ↑ "Telangana Jagruthi chief Kavitha launches 72-hour hunger strike, demands separate 10% Muslim quota". The Hindu. 4 August 2025. Archived from the original on 21 October 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  26. ↑ "K Kavitha's 72-Hour Fast Ends On Day 1 After High Court Order". NDTV. 5 August 2025. Archived from the original on 21 October 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  27. ↑ "42 per cent BC quota discussed in Athawal-Kavitha meeting". The New Indian Express. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  28. ↑ "Kavitha holds talks with Union Minister Athawale over 42% BC quota". The Hans India. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  29. ↑ "Trains won't be allowed to move if 42% BC quota is not approved by Centre: Kavitha". The Hindu. 8 July 2025. Archived from the original on 21 October 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  30. ↑ "Amid BRS family feud, Kavitha's Hyderabad rail roko call sets up a litmus test". The Indian Express. 28 June 2025. Archived from the original on 21 October 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  31. ↑ Livemint (11 March 2023). "Delhi liquor scam: BRS leaders K Kavitha grilled for over 9 hrs". mint. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  32. ↑ "How K. Kavitha came under probe for the Delhi liquor scam". The Economic Times. 9 March 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  33. ↑ What is Delhi liquor scam? KCR daughter Kavitha questioned by ED| BRS| Sisodia, retrieved 30 April 2023
  34. ↑ "BRS leader and KCR daughter Kavitha arrested in liquor scam case". Moneycontrol. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  35. ↑ "Delhi Excise Policy case: Delhi court sends BRS leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 9". Bar and Bench. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  36. ↑ "Excise policy case: BRS leader K Kavitha taken to Tihar Jail". The Economic Times. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  37. ↑ "Delhi excise policy case: High Court reserves order on BRS MLA K. Kavitha's bail plea". The Hindu. 29 May 2024.
  38. ↑ "Supreme Court grants bail to BRS leader K. Kavitha in excise policy cases". The Hindu. 27 August 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  39. ↑ "Kavitha Discharged in Delhi Excise Policy Case". Deccan Chronicle. 27 February 2026. Archived from the original on 28 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.

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