What led to K Kavitha’s resignation from BRS: 10 key developments that triggered her move; what comes next?

NEW DELHI: A day after being suspended from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) for alleged anti-party activities, MLC K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, resigned from both the party and her legislative council seat on Wednesday.

Here are the 10 key developments that explain what led to her dramatic exit:1. Suspension triggers exit

On Tuesday, the BRS disciplinary panel suspended K Kavitha citing her “recent attitude and anti-party activities.” Within 24 hours, Kavitha announced her resignation from both the party and her MLC position.2. CBI probe into Kaleshwaram projectThe suspension followed CM Revanth Reddy’s decision to hand over the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) probe to the CBI.

The Congress government vowed to hold KCR and his aides accountable for alleged irregularities in the Rs 1 lakh crore project.3. Justice P C Ghose Commission ReportThe one-man commission led by Justice P C Ghose indicted KCR, stating that his direct involvement and minute directions in the planning and construction of KLIS barrages were the root cause of irregularities.4. Interim protection for KCR & Harish RaoEven as Kavitha attacked party seniors, the Telangana high court granted interim protection to KCR and Harish Rao from any action based on the Ghose Commission report.

5. Kavitha targets Harish Rao & Santosh KumarIn a dramatic turn, Kavitha named her cousins — minister T Harish Rao and ex-MP Joginapally Santosh Kumar — accusing them of benefitting from corruption in the Kaleshwaram project. Her remarks deepened the rift within the party.6. 'Ghosts around KCR' remarkKavitha’s unease in BRS was already evident since May when a letter she wrote to KCR was leaked. She claimed “ghosts around KCR” were isolating her within the party.7. Removal from Singareni Union postAdding to her troubles, Kavitha was removed as president of the Telangana Boggu Gani Karmikula Sangham, a powerful coal miners’ union associated with the BRS.8. Party leaders justify actionBRS leaders, including Satyavati Rathod, defended the suspension, accusing Kavitha of creating unrest within the party. Rathod said Kavitha’s unwillingness to mend her ways forced KCR’s hand.9. Loyalty Praises for Harish Rao & KTRBRS women leaders hailed Harish Rao and KTR as KCR’s most trusted lieutenants, dismissing Kavitha’s allegations as baseless and insisting her exit would have no bearing on the party.10. Speculation over next moveWith her resignation, speculation has intensified that Kavitha may float a new political outfit. Her exit marks one of the sharpest cracks within KCR’s family-driven BRS.