Gadwal Celebration for SC/ST Reclassification Verdict
In Gadwal, the Congress Party organized a celebration to express gratitude for the Supreme Court’s decision on reclassifying SC/STs. The event took place at the Ambedkar Statue in Iza town.
The celebration included a floral tribute to the Ambedkar statue and a milk bath ritual for the portraits of MRPS founder Manda Krishna Madiga, Chief Minister Enmula Revanth Reddy, and AICC Secretary Sampath Kumar.
Maddileti, the district president of the SC Cell Congress Party, spoke at the event. He mentioned that the verdict was a positive outcome of the Congress Party’s long-standing support for the 30-year struggle for SC/ST reclassification. He highlighted former MLA Sampath Kumar’s efforts in advocating for the ABCD categorization in the assembly, which led to his expulsion by the then-government.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy responded to the verdict by announcing that Telangana would be the first state to implement the reclassification. He stated plans to introduce an ordinance in the assembly to ensure its implementation.
District representative Minor Babu confirmed that the reclassification would be applied to upcoming job notifications, as stated by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He noted that this verdict is a significant step towards the development of backward class communities, with the Congress Party playing a crucial role by involving Advocate Generals and ministers in the process.
The event saw participation from various local leaders and party members. Among them were councilors Githala Devaraju and Ranamma, women’s town president Sulochanamma, former Eklaspur Sarpanch Kodella Thimmappa, and former councilor Raju Narayana.
Other notable attendees included former MPTC Sudhakar, town youth president Suryachandra, leaders Devendra, district general secretary Hanumanna, and leaders Ravinder, Mallikarjun, Narendra Varma, Bingi Doddi Satyanandam, Uttanuru Ramudu, Kothapalli Abraham, Devadasu Thimmappa, and Paul.
This celebration marks an important moment for the SC/ST communities and underscores the Congress Party’s commitment to their advancement.
