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Deccan Herald
33 minutes ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Telangana ministers to camp in Delhi to seek nod for Backward Classes quota
The objective is to impress upon the President to approve the bills providing 42% reservation for BCs in local body elections and education/employment opportunities, said transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
42% BC quota: Congress plans special train for taking leaders to Delhi
Hyderabad: The ruling Congress is planning to book a special train to facilitate various Backward Classes (BC) association leaders, activists, and community members to go to New Delhi to exert pressure on the Centre and meet President Droupadi Murmu, seeking approval of the two BC reservation Bills. BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar appealed to all the BC welfare association leaders and activists to come to the national capital to participate in a show of strength of the BC community and its demand for an enhanced quota at Jantar Mantar during one of the three days of chief minister A Revanth Reddy-led delegation's three-day visit to New Delhi from August 5. Ponnam told TOI that the proposal to book a special train to New Delhi is under active consideration. Though a final decision would be taken by chief minister A Revanth Reddy with senior ministers, TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud, and AICC in charge of Telangana Meenakshi Natarajan, he said there was also a proposal that MLAs and MLCs, along with important leaders of the party, would travel in the special train or book additional coaches. Several logistics were involved in making such a move, thus, a final decision would be taken in two to three days depending upon various factors, he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad As the dates of Revanth-led team's three-day tour of New Delhi were clashing with those of padayatra by Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC president Mahesh Goud, there was a possibility of the padayatra being rescheduled by one or two days. While the first phase of padayatra, covering six combined districts starts on July 31 and concludes on August 6, as against the CM's tour on August 5, 6, and 7 to the national capital, Goud and Meenakshi would meet Revanth and take a call on rescheduling or not. The padayatra would be held for 10 km every day, followed by Shramadan. Mahesh Goud told TOI that they would meet the CM and also discuss the nominated posts to be filled up in various corporations in the govt. "Congress district in charges, vice-presidents, general secretaries, and district committee presidents submitted two names each from each of the 119 assembly constituencies to Meenakshi Natarajan on Tuesday. Social justice will be followed in the appointment of chairpersons and directors to various corporations, with priority being given to BCs, SCs, STs, minorities, and women. Also, priority will be given to candidates aged below 50 years. We will meet the CM in two to three days," he said. The TPCC president slammed BRS MLC K Kavitha for shedding crocodile tears for the BCs and demanded that she inform the people why she did not take up the cause of the BCs during the BRS 10 years govt. "No one will trust Kavitha. The Congress govt passed two bills for a 42% quota to the BCs. The then BC welfare minister Gangula Kamalakar, in the previous BRS govt, did not say anything when the KCR govt reduced the BC quota for local body elections," he said.
The Hindu
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Government should take up BC census in A.P., says RPI leader
The Republican Party of India A.P. unit extended its support to the Backward Classes (BCs) who staged a sit-in protest in Vijayawada on Tuesday. RPI A.P. unit president Uppuleti Devi Prasad visited the BCs dharna camp and extended his support. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Devi Prasad said that the Central and State governments were following policies against the SCs, STs, BCs and other minorities. He requested both the governments to give priority to the SCs, STs and BCs in all walks of life. The State government should take up BC census in A.P. and give due reservation to them in all the legislative bodies, Mr. Devi Prasad said. The RPI leader asked the State government to enact laws that will protect the BCs as promised during the election time. He also came down heavily on the TDP-led government for not implementing the election promises despite being in power for one and half years.
The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bhatti urges Centre to clear BC Bills to benefit weaker sections
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka urged the Union government to immediately clear the 42% BC reservation Bills, stating that delaying the Bills would harm the weaker sections in the State. He added that the State Cabinet, MLAs and MLCs would soon visit New Delhi to press for the approval of the Bills. Addressing a public meeting in Tandur on Tuesday, he said, 'I appeal to the Centre to clear the Bills for the benefit of BCs. If they keep the Bills pending, it will severely impact the interests of BCs.' Assuring the public, the Deputy CM said there's no need to panic over Indiramma housing bills. 'The government will pay the bills week by week, based on the amount of construction completed,' he said. Mr. Bhatti Vikramarka also slammed the previous BRS government for 'ignoring housing' and declared that with the return of the Indiramma Rajyam, house construction had resumed rapidly. Across the State, 4.5 lakh houses are being built at a cost of ₹22,500 crore, with 3,500 houses allocated per constituency. The goal is to ensure housing for all the poor. Stating that the State government is committed to transforming education to a level where even private institutions cannot compete, the Deputy CM said, 'We take responsibility for your children.' The Deputy CM emphasized that the government under CM Revanth Reddy is committed to listening to people's needs and acting accordingly. On the empowerment of women, he said that interest-free loans and new income models are being implemented. Women had lost access to interest-free loans over the past decade, but the Congress government reinstated this system, distributing such loans once again. The State aims to make one crore women into crorepatis (millionaires). On Tandur development, the Deputy CM assured that they would examine the demand to implement lift irrigation using the Kagna River to prevent water wastage. He also promised to resolve the issue of flooding in Tandur town due to the Chilakalguda stream.
News18
13 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
BRS MLC Kavitha announces 72-hour fast for BC quota
Agency: Hyderabad, Jul 29 (PTI) BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha on Tuesday announced that she will begin a 72-hour fast from August 4 here to pressurise both the Congress government in the state and the NDA government at the Centre to approve the bills providing 42 per cent quotas for Backward Classes. Kavitha said the fast will highlight the need to the need for the passage of the BC bill. Kavitha, who has of late been organising political activities under the banner of Telangana Jagruthi, a cultural organisation headed by her, said she had held a 72-hour fast during undivided Andhra Pradesh demanding the installation of a statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar in the premises of the state legislature. State Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday said Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy would seek President Droupadi Murmu's appointment to meet her and request assent for the Assembly bills providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes. Briefing reporters after a meeting of the state cabinet Monday night, Prabhakar said the Congress government has decided to garner support from all friendly parties at the national level, including MPs across party lines for providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes (BCs) in local body polls and in education and employment opportunities. Top leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are also seeking the President's appointment, he added. The bills were passed by the Legislative Assembly in March and sent to the Governor and it is pending assent from the President. PTI SJR SJR ROH view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 17:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
