Hyderabad: BRS MLC Dr. Sravan Dasoju on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, describing GO Ms No. 46 as a reckless and unconstitutional act aimed at betraying Backward Classes and delaying local body elections.
Conflicting data sources reveal policy chaos
Calling the GO “a cruel joke,” Dr. Dasoju accused the Revanth Reddy administration of deliberately manipulating population data to mislead BCs, SCs, and STs. He noted that while ward member reservations were based on the SEEEP Survey, the same GO used 2011 Census data for sarpanch positions.
“What kind of governance uses conflicting datasets in the same order?” he asked, questioning the administrative logic behind such a move.
Violation of constitutional provisions
Referring to Article 243D of the Constitution, Dr. Dasoju asserted that local body reservations must rely solely on the latest published Census. “Who authorised SEEEP? Where is the legal sanctity? This order clearly violates constitutional norms,” he argued.
He also suggested that this inconsistency could be a calculated move to distort reservation data and postpone elections.
New commission raises suspicion
Dr. Dasoju raised concerns about a so-called “Dedicated Commission” referenced in the GO, which allegedly submitted a report on November 20. “Which commission is this? Who led it? What findings did it present?” he asked.
He recalled that the only known commission submitted its report in March 2025. “So, what is this new report suddenly appearing in GO 46?” he questioned, implying a lack of transparency.
Criticising the process, Dr. Dasoju said it was irregular for the Panchayat Raj Department to issue a BC reservation GO a role previously handled by the BC Welfare Department. “Why this abrupt shift? What is being concealed from the public?” he asked.
According to him, this reflects administrative breakdown and an attempt to bypass established procedures.
The MLC alleged that GO 46 is part of a broader conspiracy to undermine 42% reservations and defer democratic processes. “Two conflicting data sets, no transparency, and no constitutional justification this isn’t governance, it’s orchestrated confusion,” he said.
He claimed that the government was using flawed GOs and court routes to delay local body elections and protect its political interests.
Sravan demands immediate clarification
Dr. Dasoju called on the Congress government to immediately clarify the legal basis of GO 46, disclose all data sources, and publish the November 20 commission report. Additionally, he urged the administration to conduct elections on time with legally valid BC reservations.
“If these questions remain unanswered, the public will rightly view GO 46 as a symbol of deceit and betrayal. Telangana did not fight for statehood to tolerate this kind of misrule,” he warned.