We Will Also Maintain a ‘Pink Book’: Kavitha’s Key Remarks

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has alleged that the ruling Congress party in Telangana is harassing BRS leaders and warned that her party will maintain a ‘Pink Book’ to document these actions. She asserted that once BRS returns to power, the party will ensure consequences for such alleged harassment.

Speaking on social media restrictions, Kavitha criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alleging that he is fearful of comments against his government. “Even if someone posts a comment on Twitter or Facebook against the government, the police are immediately arresting them,” she claimed.

She further criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating, “While Rahul Gandhi carries the Constitution in his pocket, Revanth Reddy is trampling upon it.” Kavitha also recalled the teachings of Professor K. Jayashankar, stating that her party has learned how to document oppression and lead movements against it. She reiterated that BRS will stand by its workers and activists.

BRS MLC Kavitha Alleges Congress Inaction on BC Bill

Kavitha accused the Congress-led Telangana government of passing the Backward Classes (BC) Bill in the state assembly and merely forwarding it to the central government without taking further responsibility. She demanded that instead of a single bill, three separate bills should be introduced—one ensuring 46% reservations in education, another guaranteeing 46% reservations in employment, and a third bill providing 42% reservations in local body elections, as promised by the Congress.

She emphasized that reservations in elections will be effective only if the government issues a notification immediately after passing the bill. Kavitha urged the ruling party to avoid unnecessary delays that could lead to legal challenges. She claimed that the Congress government was compelled to bring the BC Bill due to pressure from BRS-led agitations, calling it a victory for the BC community.

Additionally, she mentioned that the Telangana government has announced another opportunity for caste census enumeration and suggested that a one-month period should be allocated for this process.