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KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of betraying Backward Classes with false promises on 42 per cent reservation. He also warned bureaucrats of accountability once BRS returns to power and urged party workers to gear up for polls

Former Minister T. Harish Rao criticised the Congress party's recent protest in Delhi on BC reservations, calling it a "flop show" and exposing what he described as the party’s insincerity and internal contradictions.

Former BC Commission chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao criticised the Congress’s Delhi protest on BC reservations, calling it a publicity stunt. He urged the government to take the legal route and questioned the legitimacy of the hastily prepared BC reports

In response to significant administrative changes and software inconsistencies, the State Election Commission (SEC) of Telangana has initiated a complete overhaul of the voter list using the Te-Poll app. The update follows the merger of villages into municipalities and the creation of new mandals.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of betraying Backward Classes (BCs) by failing to implement 42% BC reservations. Sravan criticized the government for its "feudal mindset" and demanded the release of the caste census report.

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress-led Telangana government for misleading BC communities with a promise of 42% reservation. He also said the Congress had failed to fulfill pre-election promises and urged party workers to prepare for a decisive win in upcoming local polls.

BRS leaders criticised the Congress and BJP for failing to ensure 42 per cent BC reservation in Telangana's local bodies. They accused both parties of using BCs for votes and warned of launching protests if the promises were not fulfilled

Former Telangana Minister S. Niranjan Reddy strongly criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accusing him of spreading misinformation about reservations and constitutional matters

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said a ministerial delegation led by CM A Revanth Reddy will visit Delhi to seek cross-party support for 42% BC reservations and push for inclusion of caste data in the national census.

After the Panchayat Raj Ministry approved the draft ordinance, it was then sent to the Chief Minister's office and finally to the Raj Bhavan for Governor’s approval. If the Governor approves the ordinance, the amendment will come into force.

BRS leaders have slammed the Congress-led Telangana government over its plan to implement 42% BC reservation in local polls through an ordinance. They alleged legal inconsistencies, betrayal of the Kamareddy Declaration, and a lack of sincere efforts to secure Presidential approval.

The Telangana government’s decision to implement 42% BC reservations in local polls via ordinance has triggered opposition from political parties and community groups. Critics question its legality and accuse the Congress of political manoeuvring to avoid electoral accountability.

BRS MLC K Kavitha has written to AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, urging him to support 42% BC reservations. She announced a rail roko on July 17 and accused Congress of ignoring BC issues and shielding controversial projects like Banakacherla.

Telangana government’s 42 per cent BC reservation can be a game changer only if the State ensures a special help desk for the De-notified Tribes to access welfare benefits

Hyderabad’s Congress government plans rural local body elections for July-August 2025, spurred by financial pressures and local demands. Delays from a caste census and BC reservation issues persist, but Chief Minister Reddy has ordered preparations to restore governance and secure Central funds

Though they were promised that the amount would be deposited in their bank accounts after completion of the survey, it has not been done so far.

The State government introduced the bill extending reservations to BCs, SCs and STs (Reservation of seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or Posts in the Services) in the Assembly

Accuses Congress, BJP of exploiting the backward classes as a vote bank while avoiding constitutional amendments to enhance BC quotas

The Telangana Jagruthi president has been at the forefront of the year-long movement, organising roundtable discussions and protests demanding justice for backward classes

With the budget session to be conducted in a few days, the Cabinet is expected to decide on the number of days for the session, besides approving the Governor’s speech