The Telangana Congress government is likely to approach the Supreme Court after the High Court stayed a Government Order providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy discussed legal options with party leaders and senior counsel.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has accused the BJP-led Centre of blocking Presidential assent to the BC Reservation Bills. During a protest in Delhi, he warned that Congress would escalate its agitation if the delay continues, calling it anti-BC
Turning a critical constitutional issue into a stage for political optics undermines democratic spirit — and sends a troubling message about government’s priorities
The BRS will hold a major BC rally in Karimnagar on August 8, demanding 42% reservation in local body elections. The party also plans to approach President Droupadi Murmu, accusing Congress and BJP of blocking the pending BC reservation Bills
BRS MLC K Kavitha urged Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao to ensure Presidential assent for BC reservation bills passed by the State Legislature. The bills propose 42% quotas for BCs in education, jobs, and local bodies.
Meets Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, urges Presidential assent for Telangana’s BC reservation Bills. She emphasises the need for 42% quotas in education, jobs, and governance, citing long-standing underrepresentation and growing public support across the State
With the Telangana High Court directing local body polls by September 30 and Presidential assent still pending, the proposed 42 per cent BC quota is unlikely to be implemented. The Congress may still use it as a political card in the election
