South Central Kavitha’s Exit from BRS: Patriarchy in Politics? States Push Back on GST | South Central 42
Sep 5, 2025
C Vanaja, a seasoned journalist and founder of Mahua Media, dives into the political turbulence surrounding K Kavitha's resignation from the BRS. They discuss the interplay of patriarchy and family dynamics in politics, revealing how these factors influence women's roles in leadership. The conversation also shifts to the new GST regime, touching on its implications for federalism, state revenues, and the complexities confronting marginalized communities. Vanaja's insights shine a light on the often-overlooked struggles women face in the political arena.
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Family Rivalry Drove Kavitha's Exit
- K Kavitha's suspension and resignation expose intra-family power struggles in BRS tied to the Kaleshwaram probe.
- The episode shows how party loyalty and factionalism drove a public split rather than only policy differences.
Kavitha Built Her Own Cultural Base
- Vanaja recounts Kavitha joining the Telangana movement before KTR and building Telangana Jagruti as a parallel cultural base.
- She says Kavitha was later sidelined when the family preferred male heirs for power slots.
Delhi Posting Shrinks A Woman's State Footprint
- Tara notes sending women politicians to Delhi is a tactic to prevent them building a state-level mass base.
- Being kept in Delhi limits a leader's ability to claim power in their home state.
