Kavitha recalled that it has been twelve years since Telangana was carved out as a separate state, a struggle that, she noted, came at the cost of young lives. Despite the emotional and political upheavals surrounding the movement, she stressed that not a single instance occurred in which residents of Telangana raised a hand against people from another state. According to her, the guiding principle of the movement and the subsequent years of governance has been mutual respect and inclusive progress.
She further stated that leaders from Telangana have, since the beginning, upheld the sentiment of “Jai Telangana, Jai Andhra,” advocating for balanced development across both states. Kavitha reminded that she herself had demanded a Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh in Parliament, arguing that growth on either side of the border benefits the region as a whole.
Responding specifically to Pawan Kalyan’s repeated criticism of Telangana, Kavitha said he has consistently positioned himself against the state since its formation. She underscored that Telangana harbors no resentment toward neighboring Andhra Pradesh, pointing out that admiration for Konaseema’s development has often inspired Telangana’s own aspirations.
Reiterating that the state seeks progress through its own efforts rather than by taking anything from others, Kavitha concluded that Telangana’s trajectory has always been rooted in peace, dignity, and equitable development. Her remarks mark a renewed call for restraint and responsibility in political discourse between the two Telugu states, highlighting the continued sensitivity around regional identities and shared histories.
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