Telangana's political tensions flared on Thursday as Kalvakuntla Kavitha, chief of the Telangana Rakshana Sena, launched a direct challenge to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy—daring him to investigate what she calls "illegal land transfers" benefiting prominent BRS MLA Harish Rao and his family.

Key facts

  • Alleged illegal transfer of 100 acres of prohibited category land (22A) in Siddipet
  • Land reportedly moved into names of Harish Rao's father and other family members
  • Kavitha claims to possess clear evidence and is willing to hand it over

A Direct Accusation

Kavitha didn't mince words. She alleged a "direct nexus" between the Chief Minister and Harish Rao, suggesting the government is turning a blind eye to serious irregularities. Her statement, issued on September 12, 2026, specifically points to 100 acres of land listed under the prohibited category (22A) in Siddipet that she says was wrongfully transferred.

The Challenge

"Does Revanth have guts to enquire into Harish Rao's land deals?" Kavitha asked pointedly. She went further, questioning whether both Revanth Reddy and Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy had the courage to take immediate action—or if they were, in her words, "secretly colluding" with the BRS leader.

Broader Assembly Concerns

Beyond the land allegations, Kavitha expressed deep frustration with recent Assembly proceedings. She criticized both the ruling party and the opposition for transforming what should be a platform for solving public problems into a stage for personal insults. Her remarks highlighted a growing concern about political priorities, asking whether BRS leaders only care about attending the Assembly when they hold power.

She also noted that when BRS leaders faced suspension from the Assembly, they chose to walk out rather than voice their concerns in the Legislative Council—a move she framed as an abandonment of public duty.