K. Kavitha on Delhi liquor case, Tihar jail, and new party plans

In this episode of Frontline Conversations, former MP and founder of Telangana Jagruthi, K. Kavitha speaks about the Delhi liquor case, her five months in Tihar Jail, and the personal and political fallout that followed. Reflecting on the court’s verdict discharging the accused, Kavitha raises questions about the use of investigative agencies in political battles. Kavitha also addresses the internal crisis within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), her suspension from the party after two decades of political work, and her decision to resign from both the party and her MLC post. In the conversation, she reflects on the political costs of the case, the reputational damage she faced, and the challenges of being a woman in public life. Chapters: 00:00 | Introduction 01:45 | Delhi liquor case and court verdict 04:20 | Five months in Tihar Jail and personal costs 07:30 | Allegations of political targeting 10:15 | Misogyny and online abuse in politics 12:40 | Rift with BRS and resignation after 20 years 16:30 | Internal criticism of BRS leadership 19:45 | Telangana identity and regional politics 23:10 | TDP, Pawan Kalyan and Telangana autonomy debate 26:00 | Vision for a new political party 29:30 | What Kavitha wants from politics Highlights: - Kavitha’s response to the Delhi liquor case verdict - Her experience spending five months in Tihar Jail - Allegations of political targeting by investigative agencies - The BRS internal crisis and reasons for her resignation - Challenges faced by women in Indian politics - Debate over TTD funds and Andhra leaders inaugurating works in Telangana - Kavitha’s vision for a Telangana-first political party - The future of regional politics in Telangana Perfect for viewers interested in: - Telangana politics and regional parties - The Delhi liquor case and political investigations - BRS internal politics and the KCR family - Women in Indian politics - Telangana identity and regional autonomy debates - Contemporary political interviews and analysis Credits: Host: Ayesha Minhaz Camera: Amarnath Vallakirthi and JKM photography Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Mridula Vijayarangakumar and Kavya Pradeep M If you found this discussion insightful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Frontline for more in-depth conversations. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online-subscription/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/frontlineindia/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/frontline_india Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frontline.magazine LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frontline-magazine-b12921295/ #KalvakuntlaKavitha #DelhiLiquorCase #frontline magazine #TelanganaPolitics #KCR #BRS #kavithainteriew #Kavitha latest interview #IndianPolitics #TiharJail #TelanganaNews