Hyderabad: The Telangana BC Commission said statutory reservations for BCs faced continued injustice and called for a constitutional amendment to secure a 42 per cent quota in the State. Chairman G. Niranjan and Members condoled the death of Sai Eshwar Chary at Gandhi Hospital and observed a two-minute silence for him. They urged people to continue the struggle without risking their lives.
Niranjan said the Constitution allowed SCs and STs to receive reservations based on population. BCs, however, lacked similar protection despite a State survey and the Assembly’s approval of a 42 per cent quota. He said only a constitutional amendment could guarantee these reservations in Telangana.
BC Commission reinforces push for 42% BC reservations
The Commission marked Ambedkar’s 69th death anniversary with floral tributes at its office. Members observed another two-minute silence during the programme. Rapolu Jayaprakash, Tirumalagiri Surender, Balalakshmi Rangu and senior officials joined the event. They said public pressure must continue until BCs receive statutory reservations.