Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Kavitha Ends Hunger Strike Following Court Restrictions
K Kavitha, from Telangana Jagruthi, started a hunger strike to ask for more chances for certain groups.
The police said she could only protest for a short time, so she stopped early.
She also wanted a special 10% of chances for Muslims.
She also talked about some issues inside her political party, but said things are fine, and that she hopes leaders will fix things.
A court told the police to respond to her requests.
K Kavitha ended her hunger strike on day one after court orders.
The hunger strike was to demand a 42% quota for backward classes.
The police only permitted the protest from 10 am to 4 pm.
The High Court declined to issue an interim order for a full 72-hour protest.
Kavitha addressed internal rifts within the BRS party, but downplayed it.
- Who
- K Kavitha, Telangana Jagruthi, the police, and the Telangana High Court.
- What
- K Kavitha ended her hunger strike due to court orders and time limitations.
- When
- August 4, the first day of the proposed 72-hour hunger strike.
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To demand a quota for backward classes and address internal party issues.
Kavitha's perspective
Police Perspective
Protest Duration
Kavitha's perspective
Seeking permission for a full 72-hour protest.
Police Perspective
Police imposed time restrictions, limiting the protest to 10 AM to 4 PM.
- Event
- Hunger Strike
- Initiator
- K Kavitha
- Organization
- Telangana Jagruthi
- Demand
- 42% quota for backward classes
- Duration
- Ended on Day 1
- Court Action
- Declined interim order for full protest duration
