Telangana Pushes Landmark Quota Increase for Backward Classes
The Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed bills to increase reservations for backward classes to 42% in education, employment, and local elections. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy seeks Parliament's approval despite the Supreme Court's 50% quota cap, citing new data from a state caste survey showing BCs make up 56.36% of the population.

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In a significant legislative move, the Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed two crucial bills aimed at increasing reservations for backward classes (BCs) to 42% across educational, employment, and political spheres.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed gratitude for the bipartisan support received and announced plans to rally national support for Parliamentary approval, despite a Supreme Court-imposed 50% cap on reservations.
Citing a recent state-conducted caste survey, which revealed that BCs constitute 56.36% of the population, the Telangana government argues for necessary adjustments, affirming its commitment to addressing the historic demands of marginalized communities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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