Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi president K. Kavitha launched Telangana Rashtra Sena, reviving the TRS name and triggering political reactions.
She announced the party at a public meeting in Munirabad in Medchal-Malkajgiri district. Moreover, she unveiled the party flag after declaring the organisation.
Telangana Rashtra Sena announced at Medchal meet
Kavitha began the day with multi-faith prayers. In addition, she led a rally from her Banjara Hills residence and paid tributes at Gun Park before reaching the venue.
She named the party Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), reviving a title that closely mirrors the earlier identity of Bharat Rashtra Samithi. Therefore, the move triggered reactions, particularly within BRS.
Kavitha, daughter of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, quit BRS months earlier. Moreover, she differed with K. T. Rama Rao over party matters.
At the meeting, she targeted the BRS leadership. In addition, she positioned the new party as an attempt to reclaim the ideological legacy of the Telangana movement.
Organisers designed the venue with Telangana cultural symbols. Moreover, they replicated the Warangal Kakatiya Kala Thoranam at the entrance and installed a Telangana Thalli statue.
They also placed statues of B.R. Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule, and Acharya Jayashankar at the venue. Therefore, organisers projected the event as rooted in social justice and regional identity.
Kavitha credited Telangana Jagruthi for its role in the statehood movement. Moreover, she indicated that the new party would build on that legacy.
Remember The Name: Telangana Rashtra Sena
We refuse to back down, come what may;
It is time the people of Telangana have their say.
We will not let our aspirations decay;
Be reduced to ashes if you dare come in our way.Your Time is Done, Our Time is Now.#TRS… pic.twitter.com/UICyMplYJ1
— Kavitha Kalvakuntla (@RaoKavitha) April 25, 2026