Article Today, New Delhi: The Telangana government has reiterated its commitment to providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs). Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with ministers, MPs, MLAs and MLCs, arrived in New Delhi to press the demand. The State Assembly had unanimously passed two key Bills to extend the quota in education, employment and local bodies. These Bills are pending Presidential assent. Mr. Reddy said the delegation is ready to meet President Droupadi Murmu personally if given an appointment.
Diminishing trust in Centre
Mr. Reddy expressed concern over the lack of cooperation from the Union government. He noted that the 50 per cent ceiling on reservations in local bodies under the existing law had become a hurdle. To overcome this, the State issued an ordinance removing the cap. This ordinance, along with the Bills, was sent to the President through the Governor. However, he said there has been no positive response from the Centre, reducing his confidence in the Union government’s intent.
Government’s Efforts Face Hurdles
The Chief Minister stressed that his government had exhausted all options to secure the quota. “We made every effort to ensure BCs get their due share. But the Centre’s reluctance is delaying justice,” he said at a press conference in Delhi. He urged the Union government to clear the proposals without delay, stating that the fight for BC rights would continue until the goal is achieved.
Call For United Political Support
Mr. Reddy invited all political parties to join the cause, stating that the issue concerns the future of BCs, not a single party’s agenda. He accused the previous BRS government of restricting BC reservations to 50 per cent. “Our aim is to implement the 42 per cent quota in full. We need collective political will to achieve this,” he said. The Chief Minister affirmed that his government would soon decide the next course of action after consultations. I can also prepare this in a more compact, high-impact front-page “The Hindu” style with tighter language and sharper transitions if you want it to read like a breaking political spotlight piece.
