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.
MLC Chintapandu Naveen, popularly known as Teenmaar Mallanna, was placed under house arrest by Rachakonda Police on Saturday, with personnel deployed in large numbers around his residence in Peerzadiguda. The action coincided with the final rites of BC activist Sai Eshwar Chary, who died by self-immolation demanding 42 per cent reservations for Backward Classes.
The funeral of Sai Eshwar Chary, who died by suicide demanding 42% BC reservations, was held amid heavy police security in Hyderabad. His death sparked protests by BC groups, while the BRS accused the Congress government of deceit and insensitivity
BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress government’s stance on BC reservations, clarifying that gram panchayat elections were being held under compelling circumstances and not due to opposition to the 42 percent quota demand. He accused the BJP-led Centre of delaying implementation and urged all parties to unite under the Chalo Delhi programme.
The Telangana BC Commission said the community was facing injustice over statutory reservations and demanded a constitutional amendment to ensure 42 per cent BC quota. The Commission condoled the death of Sai Eshwar Chary and urged people not to take extreme steps while fighting for rights.
