CM Revanth Reddy Vows to Fight for 42% BC Reservation Bill
Revanth Reddy reddy stated, "We will wait until this evening for an appointment with the President. If we are not granted time, it would appear that the Prime Minister has exerted pressure on us." He outlined the various strategies to implement the 42 percent reservation, emphasising the urgency of the situation.
The Chief Minister highlighted three potential pathways for enacting BC reservations. The first involves issuing a Government Order (GO) to override the previous administration's 50 percent ceiling on reservations. He believes such an order would face legal challenges but could be stayed in court. However, he pointed out that this approach may not be feasible for the upcoming local elections.
The second strategy suggests delaying local elections, although he cautioned that this could halt central funding, jeopardising essential services in rural areas. The final avenue involves advocating for 42 percent representation for BCs within party allocations, seeking support from other political parties to ensure equitable representation.
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