Kavitha denies rift with Minister Venkat Reddy, slams Congress over governance

Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruti president K. Kavitha on Wednesday dismissed reports of friction with Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, stating she had “no panchayat or personal differences” with him. Her comments followed the removal of Jagruti flex banners in Nalgonda, which sparked speculation of internal tensions.

Kavitha made the remarks while addressing the “Jagruti Janam Baata” programme in Nalgonda. She criticised the Congress government for arresting activists who raised concerns about the banner removals. “Those who have picked fights with Jagruti in the past never recovered,” she warned.

Kavitha flags irrigation gaps, hospital shortages

Targeting the Congress-led administration, Kavitha accused it of ignoring basic infrastructure. She said many mandals near Nagarjuna Sagar still do not receive Krishna river water. She also highlighted poor conditions at the Government General Hospital maternity ward, citing a shortage of epidural medicines and overcrowded ICUs.

She demanded urgent support for farmers, including relaxed grain procurement norms and acceptance of cotton with up to 20% moisture. Kavitha also called for university re-elections to restore student representation.