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BRS Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra accused the Congress government of deceiving Backward Classes by failing to implement its promised 42 per cent reservation quota despite two years in power. He charged the Congress with conducting an “unscientific” caste census that under-represented BCs.

Senior BRS leaders visited the residence of Sai Eshwar Chary in Jagadgirigutta to pay tributes to the young BC activist who ended his life over alleged deception by the Congress government on reservations. Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra and others accused Congress of failing to honour its promise of 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes.

BC Employees Association district president Rapolu Paramesh expressed shock over the suicide of Sai Eshwar, a BC youth who set himself ablaze in protest against denial of reservation benefits. He urged backward classes to unite and fight for 42 per cent quota rather than resorting to extreme steps.

A young man named Sai attempted suicide by self-immolation outside MLC Chintapandi Naveen alias Teenmar Mallanna’s office in Hyderabad on Thursday. Locals rescued him and rushed him to Gandhi Hospital. He had reportedly acted in support of the BC movement. Police are probing the motive.

The Telangana High Court has extended its interim stay on Government Orders providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat Raj elections. The stay will remain until January 29, 2026, when the matter is scheduled for final hearing.

The Backward Classes Students’ Joint Action Committee staged a protest in Nalgonda demanding the resignation of BC legislators for failing to secure adequate reservation benefits. The agitation is expected to intensify regardless of the election schedule.

BC leaders in Khammam and Kothagudem have criticised the Congress government for failing to ensure the promised 23 percent reservation for backward classes in gram panchayats. They argue that the push for creating new urban local bodies has reduced BC representation, with some mandals having no reserved sarpanch seats despite high BC populations.

K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over the revised BC reservation pattern for gram panchayat polls, alleging it reduced the quota to 17 per cent despite promising 42 per cent. He also questioned the Rs 160-crore caste census expenditure and highlighted district-level disparities.

The Congress government in Telangana has come under fire for offering only 17 percent reservations to Backward Classes (BCs) in panchayat elections, despite promising 42 percent in its Kamareddy Declaration. A GO Ms 9 providing 42 percent quota was stayed by the High Court, citing the Supreme Court’s 50 percent cap on reservations.

Reservations for sarpanch and ward seats in Khammam and Kothagudem districts have been finalised, with most seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes. Kothagudem will have 460 ST sarpanches, while Khammam reserved 171 sarpanch seats for STs

As the Congress government prepares for Praja Palana celebrations, former Sarpanches in Telangana have announced protests at Gram Panchayat Offices from December 1 to 9, demanding clearance of pending bills worth Rs 531 crore and implementation of 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in panchayat elections.

Activists of the BC Welfare Association staged a protest in Karimnagar on Sunday, burning copies of GO 46 and accusing the State government of betraying the Backward Classes by reducing their reservation in local body elections from 42 per cent to 22 per cent. The protesters alleged that the Congress government had broken its manifesto promise and damaged the community’s political future.

Backward Classes organisations criticised the Congress government for opting for party-based 42% reservations in upcoming Gram Panchayat elections, calling it a betrayal and legally unsound. With court cases pending and Panchayat polls traditionally non-partisan, critics warned of protests and accused Congress of misleading BC communities

Over 60 BC organisations gathered at Indira Park, Hyderabad, on Sunday for a demonstration led by National BC Association president and Rajya Sabha MP R. Krishnaiah, demanding enhanced reservations for Backward Classes. Speakers argued that political under-representation of BCs in Telangana remains a structural issue and called for 42 percent reservations backed by accurate population data.

Despite promises to improve minority welfare, the Congress government in Telangana faces backlash for failing to meet key commitments. As the Jubilee Hills bypoll approaches, the community feels betrayed, with unresolved issues like housing demolitions and unfulfilled reservation pledges

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) has announced 150 additional seats in its BSc (Hons) Agriculture programme from this academic year. Eligible TG EAPCET-2025 qualified candidates can apply online by October 29.

Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav warned the Congress government that BC communities would revolt if it failed to provide 42 per cent reservation. He accused the party of misleading people with false promises and demanded legal protection for the quota

The BC Bandh demanding 42 percent reservations disrupted normal life in Khammam and Warangal, shutting shops and public transport. Political leaders staged protests and dharnas, while ongoing Kakatiya University exams, including LLB, B Tech, and M Tech, were postponed due to the bandh.

Normal life across Telangana was hit on Saturday as the BC Bandh called by BC Ikya Vedika demanding fair reservations for Backward Classes disrupted bus services and business activity. Protests were held at major RTC depots across Hyderabad and other districts.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka accused the BJP-led Central government of obstructing Telangana’s move to provide 42 percent reservation to Backward Classes. He urged all parties to support the October 18 bandh and sought Centre’s nod for the BC Bill.