Hyderabad: K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), the Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has urged the implementation of 42% reservations for backward classes (BCs) in local governing bodies. He emphasized this during a recent discussion on proposed amendments to laws related to municipalities, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and the Panchayat Raj Act.
KTR pointed out that the current drafts of these amendments fail to address the crucial issue of BC reservations. “We are proposing amendments on behalf of the BRS party. Our suggestions should be considered,” he said. He also warned that the party would not hesitate to call for a division in the Assembly if their demands were ignored.
The BRS leader also reminded the opposition about a key promise made by the Congress party. “The Congress has committed to granting 42% reservations to BCs within six months if they come to power,” KTR stated. He reiterated his party’s dedication to improving the lives of marginalized communities.
This demand for increased BC representation comes as part of broader discussions on reservation policies in Telangana. The issue has been a long-standing concern for BC communities, especially in local governance, where they have been advocating for better representation.
