HYDERABAD: Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha, who recently parted ways with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has announced a state-wide yatra covering all 33 districts of Telangana.

Kavitha to launch yatra across 33 districts

Kavitha's new political outreach-being referred to as Kavitha Yatra-is expected to focus on engaging directly with people across the state. The announcement comes amid heightened political activity following the realignment of regional forces.

Padyatras that shaped Telugu politics

Telugu politics has a long history of padayatras influencing electoral outcomes. In 2004, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's march brought the Congress to power in undivided Andhra Pradesh. A decade later, N Chandrababu Naidu's walk helped him return as chief minister in 2014. In 2019, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's statewide yatra swept his party to a decisive victory in Andhra Pradesh.

In Telangana, both Nara Lokesh's Yuva Galam yatra (2024) and A Revanth Reddy's earlier padayatra energised their cadres and contributed to their parties' electoral gains.

Political observers watch next move

Political analysts say Kavitha's yatra will be closely watched as a potential new chapter in Telangana's post-BRS political landscape. Whether it turns into a major turning point, they say, will depend on public response across the districts.