He was once the most powerful leader in the undivided Warangal district. He was an MP and a minister. He even went on to become the deputy chief minister of the newly formed Telangana. But, today, he is finding his political career at a crossroads. Not just that. All his attempts to project his daughter too have come to a naught.

Yes. We are talking about former deputy CM Kadiyam Srihari. He was the unquestioned leader in Warangal. But, now his term as an MLC too has come to an end and there is very little hope of his getting re-nominated as the MLC. By the time the next assembly elections are held, he would become too old to contest. His biggest worry is that two of his internal rivals in the undivided district are now well-positioned. While his rival in Ghanpur assembly constituency Dr Rajaiah is a sitting MLA, while Errabelli Dayakar Rao is a minister.

More worrisomely for him, all his attempts to project his daughter Kavya as his heir have failed. In 2018 assembly elections, he had done hard lobbying for her. However, KCR did not consider his request. The chances of her getting a party ticket in 2024 appear quite remote.

As a result, Kadiyam Srihari is a disillusioned man these days. He is unhappy that he is not being consulted in party matters and that his vast experience in governance is not being utilized. But, he seems to have fewer options. Sources say that he is keenly watching the political moves of Etela Rajender. Indications are that he too could raise a banner of revolt If the winds are favourable. It remains to be seen what future holds for him and his daughter.