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Kalvakuntla Kavitha

Founder & President, Telangana Rakshana Sena

About

Kalvakuntla Kavitha is an Indian politician from Telangana and the founder-president of Telangana Rakshana Sena, announced in Hyderabad on 25 April 2026.

Before launching TRS, she served as Member of Parliament from Nizamabad from 2014 to 2019 and later as a Member of the Telangana Legislative Council. She is also the founder of Telangana Jagruthi, a socio-cultural organisation associated with the Telangana statehood movement.

Her current public platform centers on a Telangana-first agenda with emphasis on education, healthcare, agriculture, livelihoods, youth employment, and social justice. A specific election constituency has not yet been announced.

Political history

2006 onward

Telangana Jagruthi and cultural mobilisation

Kavitha founded Telangana Jagruthi in 2006 to organise around Telangana identity, culture, literature, women, youth, and social equality.

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2014-2019

Nizamabad Lok Sabha MP

After Telangana state formation, Kavitha represented Nizamabad in the Lok Sabha during the 16th Parliament.

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2020-2026

Telangana Legislative Council

She served in the Telangana Legislative Council from the Nizamabad Local Authorities constituency.

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25 Apr 2026

Launch of Telangana Rakshana Sena

Kavitha announced Telangana Rakshana Sena at a Hyderabad launch event and positioned the party around a five-point public agenda.

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Timeline

  1. 2006

    Founded Telangana Jagruthi

    Started Telangana Jagruthi as a cultural and social platform tied to Telangana identity.

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  2. 2014

    Entered Parliament from Nizamabad

    Won the Nizamabad Lok Sabha seat after Telangana state formation.

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  3. 2019

    Contested Nizamabad again

    Contested the 2019 general election from Nizamabad and lost to Dharmapuri Arvind.

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  4. 2020

    Elected to Telangana Legislative Council

    Elected to the Telangana Legislative Council from Nizamabad Local Authorities.

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  5. 2025

    BRS split and independent public work

    After public differences with BRS leadership, she continued political activity through Telangana Jagruthi.

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  6. 25 Apr 2026

    Telangana Rakshana Sena announced

    Announced TRS in Hyderabad, after paying tribute at Gun Park and addressing supporters at the launch event.

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News about this profile

The Hindu · 2026-04-25

Kavitha launches 'Telangana Rakshana Sena', aims to shape Telangana's future

Amid loud cheers from Telangana Jagruthi members, youth, women, SCCL workers and kin of Telangana martyrs, Kalvakuntla Kavitha announced her new political outfit, Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS), at a convention centre in Hyderabad on Saturday.

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The Indian Express · 2026-04-25

'Remember the name: Telangana Rakshana Sena' — With new party, K. Kavitha hits back at BRS

Former BRS MP and MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha launched her party Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) on Saturday morning. As she launched the party, her X handle — with 1.3 million followers — came alive, posting: 'Remember the name: Telangana Rakshana Sena.'

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The New Indian Express · 2026-04-25

K. Kavitha launches new party Telangana Rakshana Sena after exit from BRS

Hyderabad — K. Kavitha, president of Telangana Jagruthi and daughter of former Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, announced the launch of a new political party, the Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS), marking a significant political shift in the state.

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NewsOnAir (Prasar Bharati) · 2026-04-25

Kalvakuntla Kavitha launches new political party 'Telangana Rakshana Sena'

Public broadcaster NewsOnAir reports the launch of Kalvakuntla Kavitha's new political party — Telangana Rakshana Sena — and outlines the party's stated objectives and five-point public agenda.

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