All eyes are on June 5, but no one’s betting on KCR walking into the Kaleshwaram Commission of Inquiry just yet. Though officially summoned, buzz from top BRS sources suggests the former Chief Minister is unlikely to attend on that date—keeping both the media and the political class hanging. Inside BRS circles, it’s all hushed suspense. He might attend on other day and not June5. Leaders are staying tight-lipped, but the party machinery is already in action mode. On June 2—Telangana Formation Day—Harish Rao will brief MLAs, MLCs, ex-legislators, and senior leaders at Telangana Bhavan with a detailed PowerPoint presentation on Kaleshwaram. The idea is simple: build a unified line, prep the ranks, and rally behind the leadership—just in case the questioning becomes political theatre. Whether KCR walks into the Commission this week or chooses a later date, one thing is clear: the activity is being stage-managed with textbook precision.
KTR Let his men Troll His Own Sister: Kavitha Camp’s Grievances Spill Out
If there was ever a moment when bottled-up angst erupted, it was at the recent off-the-record chitchat with MLC Kavitha. Those close to her weren’t mincing words—what began as a subtle exchange soon turned into an unfiltered outpouring over what they claim is years of silence, neglect, and quiet sabotage.At the heart of it all? The tech-savvy world of social media, allegedly weaponised against Kavitha by her very own party ecosystem. “It’s shameful,” murmured one loyalist, referring to a tweet made by a known employee of BRS Tech Cell that took a direct jab at Kavitha—and worse, the tweet was never even taken down. Add to that the leaked phone conversation in past —apparently featuring members of the social media wing blaming Kavitha for the party’s misfortunes—and it becomes clear this wasn’t just a stray spark. What truly irked them was the differential treatment: if a few social media workers, reportedly from the tech cell, met Kavitha out of goodwill, they were quietly reprimanded. But when it came to outright trolling or slander from within the same ecosystem? Radio silence. “There was no warning, no condemnation—forget action,” one said. The bitterness deepens when compared to how the Congress party stood solidly behind leaders like Konda Surekha and Seethakka when they were trolled. “But Kavitha? She has to fight her own battles,” they said. The sentiment at the chitchat was clear: “This isn’t about one tweet or one incident—it’s the years of being sidelined”. And behind all this, they pointed fingers at the leadership of the tech cell—run by her own brother.
Journalists Get the Last Laugh After Kavitha’s BJP-BRS Merger Bomb
The corridors of Telangana’s political circles weren’t the only ones abuzz after Kavitha’s explosive revelation about a BJP-BRS merger proposal. The press gallery too was quietly smirking — because, for once, the “rumour mongers” were proven right. A year ago, when whispers of a possible understanding or merger between BJP and BRS first surfaced, a few media houses had dared to publish the story. The response from the party back then was swift and scathing. The reports were rubbished, journalists were accused of spreading lies, and some were even openly trolled by the party’s social media machinery. Reporters were also pulled up at press conferences, with party leaders slamming them for ‘irresponsible journalism.’ Fast forward to now — Kavitha herself confirms what was once denied. The proposal, she said, was real and came during her time in jail. That one line was enough for the press to reclaim the narrative. In newsrooms and WhatsApp groups, it was vindication time. No quotes, no chest-thumping, just raised eyebrows and quiet chuckles. After all, for a profession used to being dismissed, this moment was gold.
Operation Sindoor Secrets Put on One-Year Timer
There was more than just political courtesy on display when BJP MLA Payal Shankar paid a visit to Minister Seethakka at the Secretariat recently. What caught the attention of reporters wasn’t just the unusual BJP-Congress interaction—it was the cryptic teaser that followed.
After wrapping up his meeting, Payal Shankar lingered briefly in the corridor and ended up in a casual exchange with reporters who were hanging around. With a smirk, he told them not to make a big deal out of a BJP MLA casually chatting at a Congress minister’s chamber—a detail that naturally made it all the more interesting.
Things got juicier when one reporter brought up the sudden halt of Operation Sindoor. The move had reportedly left BJP workers confused and disappointed, and it seemed like the right moment to seek clarity. Payal Shankar, however, stayed tight-lipped. He dismissed the idea of offering an explanation, suggesting that even the Central leadership wouldn’t be privy to such secrets—at least not now.
But then came the twist. With a wink and a wave of dramatic flair, he said the facts would be revealed—exactly one year later. Same date. Possibly in the same meeting hall. The reporters, sensing the theatrics, played along. One replied, half in jest, “We’ll be here, same time, same place.”
And just like that, Payal Shankar left the press with a promise—and a calendar reminder for May next year
English Makes Its Way into Congress WhatsApp Wars
There’s a quiet competition brewing on journalists’ phones—on WhatsApp, to be precise. Political leaders are not just battling it out in the Assembly or on stage anymore, they’re now racing to get their press notes out faster and in more languages.
From the Chief Minister’s Office to Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, leaders have been diligently posting their updates in Telugu, English, and sometimes even Urdu to cater to every segment of the press. The multilingual approach has been appreciated by scribes, especially English media reporters who often found themselves translating hurriedly before deadlines.
The latest to join the trend is TPCC Chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud. Until recently, his updates in the CPRO-TPCC group were strictly Telugu, but this week, English versions started appearing alongside. Needless to say, the English scribes are relieved.
But not everyone is on board yet. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s team continues to post only in Telugu, despite maintaining a steady flow of updates. One scribe jokingly pointed out that while Congress leaders seem to be in a race to post the fastest and in the most languages, where this will end is anyone’s guess.
(With inputs from Naveena Ghanate and Kolishetty Venkateshwarlu)
