Hyderabad, March 17: After the caste survey in the state, Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed two significant bills aimed at increasing the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to 42 percent. This increase in the reservation percentage will apply not only to educational institutions but also to employment opportunities and elections to rural and urban local bodies in the state.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, expressed his gratitude towards all political parties for their unanimous support in passing the bills. In his remarks following the passage of the bills, Reddy emphasized that the government would vigorously pursue approval from the Parliament to ensure the 42 percent reservation for OBCs. However, this proposed increase would exceed the current 50 percent cap on total reservations, a stipulation set by the Supreme Court.
Acknowledging the challenge of securing Parliamentary approval for this significant policy change, Chief Minister Reddy proposed a course of action. He suggested that leaders from all political parties in the state come together to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The goal of this meeting would be to urge the central government to raise the reservation for backward classes from the existing 23 percent to the newly proposed 42 percent, thereby ensuring greater representation and opportunities for OBCs in Telangana.
This decision marks a pivotal step in addressing the socio-economic disparities faced by the OBC community in Telangana, aligning with the state's broader efforts to promote social justice and equality.
