CM Revanth Reddy made a key announcement during the discussion on the caste census survey in the Telangana Assembly. CM Revanth Reddy challenged BRS and BJP on reservations for BCs. He wanted a constitutional amendment to be made if 42 percent seats in local bodies are to be given to BCs as per the law. If it is not possible to give 42 percent as per the law, he promised that 42 percent seats will be allotted to BCs as per the party. We are ready.. are you ready? CM Revanth challenged BRS and BJP by saying.
CM Revanth Reddy Vows 42% Reservation for BCs in Local Body Elections, Dismisses Opposition Allegations
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made it clear that the Congress government will make every effort to do justice to BCs. If constitutional changes are needed.. he said that he will make every effort. He said that till then, the Congress will be politically and morally committed to allocating 42 percent seats to BCs in the local body elections. CM Revanth Reddy refuted the allegations made by the opposition MLAs in the debate held in the Telangana Assembly on the caste census survey.
CM Revanth Reddy Slams BRS & BJP for Dodging Caste Census Survey
He questioned why BRS leaders did not participate in the survey. If the caste census survey was conducted for 50 days.. former Chief Minister KCR and former ministers did not participate.. CM Revanth criticized that if there was a column in the form to give land details, none of KCR, KTR and Harish Rao gave information. If 3.54 crore people participated in the survey, all of them gave land details.. but CM Revanth said that KCR, KTR and Harish Rao did not give the details out of fear.
Congress’ Commitment to BCs
Revanth Reddy assured that the Congress government would make every effort to secure justice for BCs, even if it required constitutional amendments. He emphasized that Congress is politically and morally committed to giving 42 percent representation to BCs in local bodies, irrespective of legal hurdles. He further stated that if necessary, the party would take it upon itself to implement this promise.
The Chief Minister also took the opportunity to counter the opposition’s criticism, particularly refuting allegations made by BRS and BJP MLAs regarding the caste census survey. He questioned the intent of the previous BRS government, highlighting their lack of participation in the survey. “If the caste census was conducted for 50 days, why didn’t former Chief Minister KCR and his ministers participate? Why did they avoid revealing their land details?” he asked. He further alleged that KCR, KTR, and Harish Rao refrained from disclosing land ownership details out of fear, while 3.54 crore people across Telangana had no hesitation in providing the necessary information.
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The Larger Political Context
This is not the first time that the issue of BC reservations has been raised in Telangana politics. In the past, different governments have spoken about increasing BC reservations, but legal and constitutional roadblocks have always been cited as reasons for inaction. Under KCR’s rule, there were multiple promises to enhance BC reservations, but they never materialized into concrete policies. In contrast, Revanth Reddy appears determined to ensure real representation, even if it means Congress taking independent action to reserve seats for BCs within the party’s own framework.
The BC community has been a crucial vote bank in Telangana politics. Historically, leaders from various parties have made commitments to increase their political participation, but actual implementation has been inconsistent. The Congress, under Revanth Reddy’s leadership, is now attempting to set a new precedent by guaranteeing BCs a higher representation in local body elections. His speech in the assembly was a clear indication that the Congress government does not want to simply make promises—it wants to act upon them.
