In a twist of fate that only Indian politics can serve, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s name figuring in the ED chargesheet related to the Deccan Herald-Young Indian case is being seen not as a blow, but as a boost — and it’s cementing his position like never before within the Congress. While the mention doesn’t list him as an accused, the fact that his name appears alongside party stalwarts like Sonia and Rahul has become an unlikely asset. Within the Congress ecosystem, where martyrdom for the party earns more points than mere loyalty, this development has now placed Revanth in a league of his own. Party insiders say that even the most kattar Congress leaders — the old guard who once sneered at Revanth’s TDP past — have fallen silent. Once the Gandhis perceive someone as having taken a hit for the party, that bond becomes unshakeable. Revanth’s camp, far from rattled, is reportedly jubilant. Quiet celebrations have already started, with loyalists calling this the ‘final seal’ on his leadership. It’s being whispered that this now gives him clear edge over those who have spent decades building a Congress résumé but never quite got the Gandhis’ full trust. For a man often viewed as an outsider within Congress circles, this brush with central agencies has unexpectedly turned into a rite of passage. The message is clear – Revanth may have come from outside, but now he’s inside the circle like never before.
Kavitha’s Next Move – LoP or a Shot at the Throne?
After that dramatic letter to ‘Daddy’, political circles are buzzing louder than ever — what exactly is Kalvakuntla Kavitha eyeing? The corridors of Telangana politics are thick with speculation. Is it the post of BRS Working President she’s after? Or is she lining herself up to be the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council? The timing of the letter, the sudden surge in activity, and the pointed remarks are clear. Insiders say this isn’t about party introspection — it’s about a calculated push for space in a party that never truly gave her one. For all her public presence, Kavitha remained the less elevated Kalvakuntla, as KTR steadily rose to become working president and Harish Rao solidified his stature as the ‘people’s minister’. The final snub, many believe, came at the recent Warangal public meeting. Only two faces towered over the stage — KCR and KTR. The message couldn’t be clearer: succession is a two-man show. Now, with BRS licking its wounds post-defeat, Kavitha seems to be staking her claim in her own way. The Council, where she held sway, might offer her the Leader of Opposition berth — a post with visibility and voice. But the gossip mill says she’s aiming higher. That Working President tag, once handed easily to KTR, is what she’s really after. The family drama is no longer behind closed doors. Kavitha’s moves, once subtle, are now all about reclaiming relevance. Whether it’s a tactical climb or a final gamble, the party grapevine agrees — she’s not playing safe anymore.
‘Daddy’ Letter Leaves BRS Social Media Red-Faced
When Kavitha’s handwritten letter to KCR first surfaced, BRS’s social media army went into overdrive. Within minutes, timelines were swamped with loud claims that the letter was fake. Trolls zeroed in on journalists, saying her signature didn’t match, that Congress planted it, and that it was a cooked-up document to create a rift within the Kalvakuntla family. Some even questioned the signature — as if it were an official government order. But amidst all this chaos, one thing stood out: Kavitha’s office did not deny the letter. Even as the digital warriors screamed, there was no official statement calling it fake. And then came the quiet bombshell — Kavitha herself confirmed she wrote it. The same people who were baying for blood went completely silent. It’s now widely acknowledged within the party that the initial online frenzy has now become a loose canon. It wasn’t Congress that exposed them — it was their own daughter of the soil but someone else’s daughters got trolled.
Who’s the Real King? Scribes Left Guessing!
Confusion is running high in media circles as political loyalties blur and scribes are left wondering whether the “king has clothes” or just clout. With the Congress in power, many journalists who covered the party since 2014 are now feeling ignored, while those who were once seen as loyal to BRS seem to have found unexpected favour. BRS-beat reporters point out that, at the very least, the pink party acknowledged its own. Congress, they say, is now leaning more on those who earlier worked for BRS, leaving long-time Congress scribes out in the cold. The irony hasn’t gone unnoticed: journalists who stuck with Congress are now privately admitting BRS treated its media base better. Meanwhile, reporters who stuck to old-school journalism — facts over flattery — say they’re facing the toughest time. With very few media houses willing to back honest reporting, they feel caught in the crossfire. One joke doing the rounds sums it up: “The king may be naked, but try saying that out loud — and you’ll be the one stripped of your job.”
Miss World, But Telangana Media & Public Are Missing!
The Miss World glamour may have landed in Hyderabad, but it looks like both the local media and the city’s public were left out of the frame. Despite the state government’s involvement, organisers appear to have shut the doors on homegrown journalists while rolling out the red carpet for production-linked teams from Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru. Media personnel from Telangana who flashed official ID cards found themselves politely (and not-so-politely) dismissed. The local press corps, which expected at least some access given it’s a state-supported affair, is now whispering about being snubbed in their own backyard. And it’s not just the media feeling left out. The public enthusiasm for the event didn’t quite match the hype either. Shilpakala Vedika, expected to dazzle with a packed audience, was visibly underwhelming in attendance. The saving grace? A group of students from a nearby Gurukul, hurriedly arranged to fill up the empty rows and clap on cue. With camera crews buzzing, international contestants striking poses, and influencers gushing on Instagram — the irony is hard to miss. Hyderabad hosted Miss World, but neither its media nor its public got a front-row view.
Nehru Fires Shots Within TDP-JSP Alliance
TDP MLA Jyothula Nehru has set off a fresh round of whispers in Andhra Pradesh’s political circles with his candid outburst on the alliance dynamics. At a time when the TDP-Jana Sena-BJP front is carefully balancing equations, Nehru’s remarks have turned heads within his own camp. The Jaggampeta legislator didn’t mince words — questioning how many times TDP had jumped in and out of alliances over the years, and whether the current one would cost the party its identity. The real sting came when he pointed to Kakinada, where, despite TDP’s strength, prime positions are reportedly going to others. The reference was clear — Jana Sena’s Tummala Babu holding multiple key posts is ruffling feathers.Nehru didn’t stop there. He drew a sharp parallel with the communists, warning that TDP could fade into irrelevance if it kept bending in alliances. The punchline? Second-rung leaders can’t explain the current arrangement to the cadre — because there’s nothing to defend. Behind the scenes, the buzz is that many in TDP share Nehru’s concerns but aren’t saying it out loud. For now, he’s the one holding the mic — and clearly, he’s not singing alliance praises.
(With inputs from Naveena Ghanate, Dr Kolishetty Venkateshwarlu, Samuel Joshua, C Pradeep Kumar)
