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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Lambadas, Adivasis celebrate Int'l Day of Indigenous People together
1 2 Hyderabad: The city celebrated the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples at Komaram Bheemu Adivasi Bhavan at Banjara Hills on Saturday, bringing together Lambadas and Adivasis, including Koyas, Gonds, Chenchus and Kolams, in a showcase of dances, music, and traditional attire. Addressing the gathering, tribal welfare minister Adluri Laxman Kumar said, "Indigenous communities have preserved rich traditions and played a vital role in conserving natural resources. Protecting their rights is our priority." He noted that this year's 17,168 crore allocation under the Scheduled Tribes Special Development Fund (STSDF) is the highest in the state's history, alongside 6,860 crore for the tribal welfare department. Initiatives include issuing clear land titles, expanding solar pump irrigation to FRA lands, and building BT roads to 429 remote tribal habitations. Highlighting educational progress, he said 326 Ashram Schools achieved 100% results, with 127 students qualifying for JEE Mains, 82 for IITs, and 62 for NEET (medical seats). You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Panchayat raj minister D Anasuya (Seethakka) urged tribal youth to value their heritage. "Even if you succeed in cities, never forget your roots," she added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Hans India
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP committed to BCs' welfare, says NR Rao; flays Cong policies
Hyderabad: BJP State president N Ramachander Rao, while addressing the community leaders and representatives from Backward Class (BC) communities, reiterated the BJP's commitment to the upliftment of BCs while sharply criticizing the Congress government's approach. On Monday, he highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to inclusive governance. He noted that 27% of the ministers in the central cabinet belong to the Backward Classes (BC) and mentioned the establishment of the BC Commission during Modi's tenure. Rao emphasized that Modi, who himself comes from the BC community, has demonstrated exceptional dedication to ensuring that BCs receive their rightful place in governance. He condemned remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of insulting BCs by referring to them as 'converted BCs.' Rao stressed that BC representation and classification vary by state, citing Lambadas as Scheduled Tribes in Telangana but categorized as BCs in Maharashtra. Rao criticized former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) for merely granting official status to the BC Commission without allocating necessary funds, rendering the body ineffective. He expressed concern about the caste census initiated by the state Congress government, calling it unconstitutional and lacking transparency. He alleged that the census was conducted without oversight from constitutional institutions, and data collection was incomplete, particularly at the mandal level. Reaffirming the BJP's stance, Rao declared, 'We are not against caste census, but it must be carried out scientifically and constitutionally.' He announced that the central government is set to include caste data in the upcoming national census — the first since the British-era caste count in 1931 — which will be conducted by the Registrar General of India, a legally constituted body. Citing schemes like Vishwakarma Yojana, Mudra loans, and Startup India, Rao argued that the majority of their beneficiaries are BCs, proving the central government's focused approach towards BC development. He cautioned that Congress is trying to mislead BC voters with conspiratorial narratives and reaffirmed Home Minister Amit Shah's assurance that reservations for SCs, STs, and BCs will remain intact. The BJP, Rao stated, opposes religion-based reservations, such as the current 4% quota for Muslims, alleging they do not conform to Articles 15(4) and 16(4) of the Constitution. He accused the previous government of diverting BC-reserved seats to Muslim candidates during the GHMC elections, disadvantaging communities like Gouds, Yadavas, and Gangaputras. Rao also defended the Modi government's introduction of an additional 10% EWS reservation, emphasizing that it did not compromise existing quotas for SCs, STs, or BCs. 'Only the BJP stands firmly with the BCs,' he declared, asserting that Congress is attempting to divide OBCs from the BJP through misleading campaigns. Highlighting the BJP's actions, he cited Dattatreya's appointment as Governor and Dr. K. Laxman's role as Rajya Sabha member and National OBC Morcha President as examples of true representation. In contrast, Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Congress leadership of insincerity, calling their gestures toward BC welfare a political 'drama.' Rounding off his speech, Rao urged all BC community representatives to participate actively in the upcoming elections and in the scheduled BC meeting in Hyderabad. 'BJP is the only genuine ally of the BCs,' he concluded, appealing for collective support to ensure victory in Telangana.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Revanth to Centre: Form GoM, expert panel for caste census
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the Centre to constitute a Group of Ministers (GoM) and an experts committee for caste census across the country. He also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set a clear timeframe to complete the exercise, preferably within a year. Welcoming the Centre's decision to include caste data in the next census, Revanth thanked the PM and emphasised that the Telangana govt was ready to cooperate, offering insights from its own caste survey without seeking political mileage. He said Telangana has become a role model in conducting such surveys. "The GoM and experts committee should be constituted separately to visit various states and hold consultations with political parties, stakeholders, and civil society on the caste census," Revanth said at a press conference at his Jubilee Hills residence on Thursday. He explained that Telangana's GoM and experts committee had visited every district, interacted with stakeholders, and collected representations from the public during its caste survey. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo Highlighting regional variations in caste classification, the CM said the experts committee must consider state-wise differences. "For instance, the Boya community is classified as OBC in Telangana but as ST in Karnataka. Similarly, Lambadas are tribals in Telangana but considered OBC in Maharashtra. There needs to be a consensus on these differences," he said. When asked if the Centre's move was politically motivated, particularly in light of the Bihar elections, Revanth refrained from making direct allegations. "I do not want to get into political accusations, especially when the move benefits people. But it's clear that the BJP govt was compelled to act," he said. He credited Rahul Gandhi for initiating the talk around caste census, asserting that the Congress leader promised a caste survey in Telangana and fulfilled the promise. "The credit goes to Rahul Gandhi," he added. The CM said the state govt has already submitted its report to the Centre. "If needed, an official delegation is ready to go to Delhi to make a Power-Point presentation," he said. On whether the Centre's caste census data would override Telangana's findings, Revanth clarified, "Central data prevails. However, Telangana's survey was carried out systematically and scientifically, with a GoM and experts committee guiding the process." He detailed the scale of the Telangana survey stating that 57 questions, spanning eight pages, were asked, with 95,000 enumerators covering every household in the state within 90 days. The process was supervised by top govt officials and the state-level GoM. "Telangana has shown the way. This is a historic exercise pending for nearly 100 years," the CM claimed. Commenting on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Revanth claimed that the Congress had warned the public about the BJP's alleged intent to remove reservations and alter the Constitution. "The people didn't give the BJP a clear majority. With only 240 seats, their plans have been stalled," he said. He also questioned why BJP-ruled states undertook caste surveys if the BJP opposed them. "The BJP has been in power for 11 years and governs 16–17 states. Why were caste surveys conducted only recently," he wondered. Revanth said the BJP, despite its initial opposition, had been forced to support caste census due to Congress's pressure. He recalled the Congress-led protest at Jantar Mantar, where leaders from most parties participated, except the NDA allies. Regarding the stalling of 'Operation Kagar' in Chhattisgarh, the CM said: "There is no place for violence in a civilised society. The party believes in dialogue with Maoists, and a policy decision will be taken soon."
