In a powerful show of unity, over 1,000 women gathered in Hyderabad on Tuesday under the banner of Telangana Jagruti to confront the Congress-led government’s unkept promises. President Kalvakuntla Kavitha led the charge at Praja Bhavan, turning the event into a rallying cry for women’s rights.
The protesters, many from rural and urban backgrounds, submitted a memorandum outlining critical demands: gold for newlyweds, scooters for female students, and ₹2,500 monthly assistance for every Telangana woman. These were cornerstone pledges from the Congress manifesto that remain unfulfilled.
Kavitha’s leadership shone as she met officials post-protest, reiterating calls for budget provisions to support Anganwadi and ASHA workers. She lambasted the ruling party, declaring after 26 months in office, not a single women’s promise has materialized.
‘Deception defines Congress,’ Kavitha asserted, urging allocations for pensions, student aid, and more in the forthcoming budget. She extended the critique to neglected groups like seniors and the disabled, whose pension hikes were also promised but ignored.
The protest coincided with a personal note: Kavitha publicly celebrated her father KCR’s birthday on X, honoring the architect of the Telangana statehood movement. Her own political path has twists—she parted ways with BRS amid controversy, quitting key positions to focus on Telangana Jagruti.
This non-profit, born from the statehood struggle, now serves as her platform. With whispers of a new party launch soon, Kavitha’s protest underscores deepening discontent among Telangana’s women and sets the stage for potential political shifts.