Hyderabad: Bhagiratha Jayanti celebrations were held in a grand manner by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, with ministers inaugurating the programme and assuring support to the Sagara community.
Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Vakiti Srihari paid floral tributes to Maharshi Bhagiratha. They formally launched the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
Several leaders attended the programme. These included Member of Parliament Eatala Rajender, BC Association leader Jajula Srinivas Goud, BC Welfare Department Secretary Balamayadevi, and BC Corporation Managing Director Mallayya Battu. Alok Kumar and members of the Sagara community were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Ponnam Prabhakar conveyed greetings on the occasion of Bhagiratha Jayanti celebrations. He urged the Sagara community to focus on achieving concrete outcomes instead of only raising demands. He said success required sustained “Bhagiratha efforts.”
He directed the Principal Secretary to hold a meeting to review issues related to the community. He also assured that the government would take steps to resolve them. Furthermore, he said the government was working beyond political differences to address concerns of weaker sections.
Bhagiratha Jayanti celebrations highlight welfare measures
The minister stated that efforts were underway to implement 42% reservations for weaker sections. He added that a caste survey had been completed. He said detailed data on population and economic conditions was now available on the official website.
He stressed the importance of higher education. He noted that families pursuing advanced education showed better development. Therefore, he urged youth to aim for higher studies and economic progress.
In addition, he reaffirmed continued support for the Sagara community. He said leaders from the community, including Sarpanchs and Municipal Chairpersons, would receive administrative and political backing.