In the 2019 General Elections, KCR’s daughter, Kavitha, faced a defeat at the hands of BJP’s Dharmapuri Aravind. Despite this setback, Kavitha was appointed as an MLC, fueling speculations that she might enter the upcoming Assembly elections later this year. However, KCR’s recent announcement of candidates didn’t include Kavitha’s name, hinting that she may opt to contest from Nizamabad Parliament instead.
The election dynamics have recently shifted, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pivotal declaration at the Palamuru meeting. He unveiled the establishment of a Turmeric Board for Telangana, a longstanding demand of Nizamabad’s farmers.
This development promises significant benefits to turmeric growers, encompassing support in cultivation, processing, marketing, and export of turmeric. Nizamabad stands as one of the primary turmeric-producing districts in Telangana, with the Nizamabad Agricultural Market Yard serving as a crucial hub for turmeric trade.
The formation of the Turmeric Board fulfills a demand that has resonated with farmers for years, evolving into a crucial election issue. Unofficially, the cultivation of turmeric extends beyond the recorded 60,000 acres in the district, emphasizing the substantial presence of turmeric farmers among the electorate. This move by Prime Minister Modi bolsters Dharmapuri Aravind’s prospects, posing a formidable challenge to Kavitha’s electoral ambitions in Nizamabad. The upcoming election promises to be a keenly contested battle, with turmeric farmers’ aspirations taking center stage in the political arena.