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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to securing 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes in Telangana, countering criticism from BRS and BJP. He cited legislative efforts and blamed the Governor and Centre for delays.

The Telangana High Court granted an interim stay on local body elections, following petitions challenging the enhancement of Backward Classes reservation from 23% to 42% through GO No. 9. The State has four weeks to file a counter

The Telangana High Court heard extensive arguments challenging the State’s decision to raise BC reservations to 42 percent for local body elections. Petitioners cited constitutional limits and lack of data, while the State defended its move citing legislative consensus and welfare powers.

With local body elections approaching, Congress faces internal tensions as defected BRS MLAs seek ticket assurances. Senior party leaders are pushing for loyalists, creating friction. Meanwhile, ministers head to Delhi over a Supreme Court petition challenging BC reservations and to finalise the Jubilee Hills bye-election candidate.

Facing legal uncertainty over enhanced BC reservations in Telangana, BRS has delayed announcing local poll candidates. The party awaits clarity from the High Court’s October 8 hearing, while intensifying grassroots preparations without risking disqualifications under the contested reservation matrix

With Telangana gearing up for local body elections, the government's decision to raise BC reservations to 42 percent has triggered concerns among aspirants. A recent Maharashtra High Court ruling against exceeding the 50 percent reservation cap has cast a shadow over the legality of Telangana’s move.

Facing mounting rural anger over a urea shortage and faltering welfare schemes, the Congress government in Telangana is delaying local body elections beyond the High Court’s deadline. In a strategic pivot, it plans to boost BC reservations to 42%, despite legal hurdles, and showcase marquee infrastructure projects to regain public support.

With the High Court’s deadline for local body elections approaching, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that the decision on extending 42 per cent reservations to BCs would hinge on the Supreme Court’s ruling. He also addressed defection notices issued by the Speaker and criticised the Centre and L&T for stalling Hyderabad Metro expansion.

Raj Bhavan clarified that Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has not cleared the bills providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. Both bills, passed by the Assembly and Council, remain pending with the Governor’s office

State government dragging its feet on finalising BC reservations despite a looming September 30 deadline set by the High Court

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud has backed Revanth Reddy to continue as Chief Minister if the Congress is re-elected in the next term, stating that MLAs' support could override conventional deference to the party high command. Dismissing internal opposition, including from Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, Goud said the high command would take a final call.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised both Centre and State for denying BC reservations in premier law universities, including NALSAR. He said despite National BC Commission’s 2020 directive, quotas were not implemented. BRS submitted a letter to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to take the 42% BC reservation bill to Delhi for approval. He criticized Congress for misleading BCs, highlighted BRS’s efforts, and called for strong, committed action on reservations.

The Telangana Cabinet decided to hold local body elections with 42 percent reservations for BCs and SC/ST quota based on the 2001 census. It also discussed flood damages, paddy procurement lapses, and appointment of in-charges for fisheries societies

The Telangana Assembly monsoon session begins Saturday, with the Congress and BRS preparing for heated debates on the Kaleshwaram project report, BC reservations, urea shortage, and flood damage. The government is expected to table the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on Monday

In a political blow to the Congress ahead of local body elections in Telangana, former Gadwal Municipal Chairman BS Keshav resigned from the party, accusing it of marginalising backward communities. He plans to join the BRS in the presence of KT Rama Rao, along with other local leaders.

Several senior Congress leaders, including Ministers and recent BRS defectors, were absent from the second phase of the Janahitha Yatra in Choppadandi. While party sources attributed some absences to official meetings, others were linked to pending legal matters.

BRS leader V. Srinivas Goud accused Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of neglecting the Goud and other BC communities by not honoring election promises such as BC reservations and wine shop allocations.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for celebrating its BC reservation dharna without implementing Kamareddy Declaration promises. He accused the party of allocating no funds for BC welfare and spending more on publicity than delivery.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Congress would implement 42-percent reservations for backward classes after winning the next Parliamentary elections and Rahul Gandhi becoming Prime Minister. He emphasised Congress's commitment to both legal and political routes to enforce the reservation policy.