Chance to question govt, Oppn: Kavitha kicks off MLC poll campaign

Hyderabad: Launching her party’s Graduate MLC election campaign on Wednesday, November 11, Telangana Rakshana Sena chief K Kavitha appealed to graduates across Telangana to take this opportunity to question the Congress government as well as the ineffective Opposition.

This is the party’s first electoral campaign since its formation.

Speaking to the media at the party office in Banjara Hills alongside party candidates Dr Nalamasa Srikanth Goud and Akash Kolluri, Kavitha urged graduates to use the elections as an opportunity to question the ruling Congress government and the ineffective Opposition.

She appealed to graduates to elect Akash Kolluri from the Hyderabad–Rangareddy–Mahabubnagar Graduate MLC constituency and Dr Nalamasa Srikanth Goud from the Nalgonda–Khammam–Warangal Graduate MLC constituency.

Taking a dig at the Congress government, Kavitha remarked that the Congress had lost its political credibility. Drawing a parallel with farmers replacing a blown fuse in their agricultural fields, she appealed to farmers to support the party’s candidates and encourage a new generation of political leadership.

‘Reject money power’

Kavitha expressed concern over the perception that graduates could be influenced by money during elections. Referring to the Chief Minister’s reported statement that he was prepared to spend Rs 200 crore to ensure the victory of his candidates, she criticised the growing influence of money in elections.

She said graduates must reject such practices and demonstrate that their votes cannot be purchased. If educated voters themselves accept money in exchange for their votes, corruption in the political system will only deepen.

Pointing out that nearly 80 lakh people in Telangana possess at least one degree, she said their collective participation could significantly influence the political direction of the state.

She explained that out of the 40 members in the Legislative Council, only three are directly elected through the Graduate constituencies. Therefore, it is essential to elect representatives who genuinely raise people’s concerns and fight for their rights.

Focus on social issues

Kavitha said the two Graduate MLC elections cover nearly one-third of Telangana, with electoral activity extending across 77 Assembly constituencies. The party would work extensively to secure the victory of its candidates.

She stated that the TRS’ political struggle would focus on issues such as pending fee reimbursement, the state’s rightful share of river water, and the implementation of unfulfilled government promises. She asserted that the party was already taking up the role of the Opposition by questioning the government on public issues while also proposing solutions.

The party would seek the support of like-minded political parties and organisations that share its commitment to social justice and public welfare.

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