K Kavitha, the chief of the Telangana Rakshana Sena and former MP, issued a stern warning to Andhra Pradesh leaders during a meeting with families of Telangana martyrs. She threatened to dismantle statues of Andhra figures in Telangana if her party regains power. Kavitha's remarks were made against a backdrop of increasing political tensions, particularly following plans by Andhra Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to address a party meeting in Hyderabad on Telangana Formation Day. Kavitha accused Andhra leaders of conspiring to erode Telangana's cultural identity, emphasizing the historical sacrifices made during the state's formation. She criticized the current Andhra political leadership for overstepping its limits and failing to develop its own capital, while also condemning the approval of the Godavari–Kaveri river link project as a betrayal of Telangana's water rights. Kavitha's comments reflect a growing sentiment in Telangana against perceived interference from Andhra leaders, as she seeks to assert her party's legacy and protect the state's identity.