Hyderabad: The Gun Park protest by BRS MLAs intensified on Thursday as they demanded immediate implementation of promises made to backward classes.
Senior leader and former minister T. Harish Rao joined the protest near Gun Park. The legislators raised slogans against the Congress government, accusing it of betraying backward classes.
They said the government had failed to honour commitments made in the Kamareddy declaration and election manifesto. Moreover, they alleged that backward classes were used for votes and later ignored.
The protesting MLAs demanded 42 percent reservations for backward classes in local bodies. They said the promise must be implemented without delay.
Gun Park protest raises BC welfare demands
During the Gun Park protest, BRS leaders also sought immediate release of funds to BC corporations. They argued that these institutions required urgent financial support to function effectively.
They further demanded that the second phase of sheep distribution be launched at once. Leaders said communities such as Golla and Kuruma were dependent on the scheme for livelihood.
In addition, they called for the implementation of the BC Sub-Plan as promised by the Congress. They insisted that the delay was affecting several welfare measures.
Gun Park protest highlights fisheries and community issues
The MLAs also raised concerns about specific communities. They urged the government to extend support to Mudiraj and Gangaputra groups.
They demanded continuation of free fish seed distribution for fishermen. According to them, stopping the scheme would hurt livelihoods across the state.
The Gun Park protest concluded with a warning from BRS leaders. They said the agitation would continue until all promises to backward classes were fulfilled.