Kavitha's letter weakens BRS, benefits BJP: Jagga Reddy
However, the ruling Congress would not be affected by these politics as it continues to enjoy the support of the people through its welfare schemes and development works. He also sought to caution the grand old party's top leadership, its think tank, and cadres to take this issue seriously, as the infighting within BRS also has the potential to change the political equations in the state.
"Though three more years remain for the assembly elections in the state, Kavitha's letter to KCR has already caused disappointment among many BRS leaders and cadres.
If the issue is not resolved at the earliest by the BRS leadership, it may lead to BRS cadres looking up to BJP as an alternative and also impact its vote bank. The ruling Congress should also try to rope in BRS leaders and cadres into the party fold. I will take up this issue with the chief minister, TPCC president, and also AICC in charge Meenakshi Natarajan," he said.
Stating that it was normal to have internal differences within a family and a political party, Jagga Reddy was of the opinion that BRS has its identity with KCR as its undisputed leader.
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As such, he should react on this issue soon and boost the morale of the party leaders and cadres.
"Traditionally, most often the political heirs have always been the sons, in this case, KTR. Only in the absence of a son is a daughter considered a political heir. Kavitha is not a self-made leader but assumes political significance because she is the daughter of former CM KCR. But her letter has damaged BRS' image and benefited the BJP. By terming KCR as god and at the same time stating that he is surrounded by demons, Kavitha's comments have caused immense damage to even the image of KCR," he alleged.
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