BC leaders demand 42 pc reservations, urge Minister to lead all-party delegation

A delegation of Backward Classes (BC) leaders met BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, urging swift implementation of the promised 42% reservations in politics, education, and employment. They submitted a memorandum and called for an all-party delegation to New Delhi.

Hyderabad: Ahead of the State Cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the Secretariat, a delegation of Backward Classes (BC) leaders met BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, pressing for the implementation of 42 per cent reservations in politics, education and employment for the community.

The delegation, led by BC Sangham National President Jajula Srinivas Goud, reminded the Minister of the Congress party’s promise to the BC community and sought concrete steps for its realisation.

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The leaders demanded that the State government actively pursue the matter and take it up with the Centre. They urged the Minister to lead an all-party delegation to New Delhi to push for the implementation of the reservations. A representation to this effect was submitted to the Minister.

Meanwhile, the State Cabinet is expected to deliberate on several key issues, including the upcoming local body elections, BC reservation implementation, the Banakacherla project and other administrative matters.