Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and MLA Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao countered Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, stating that the Congress government is trapped by its promise to provide 42% reservation to the Backward Classes (BCs) and is therefore attempting to deceive the BC community by introducing bills that are outside the state government’s jurisdiction.

During the discussion on the Panchayati Raj Act and Municipal Act amendment bills presented by the government in the Legislative Assembly regarding 42% reservation for Backward Classes, KTR said that the Congress should have stated at the time of making the promise that Rahul Gandhi would provide 42% reservation to BCs when he becomes Prime Minister. He said that merely giving a BC declaration is not enough; there must be dedication. He questioned why Rahul Gandhi, who raises his voice across the country on the issue of vote theft under the slogan of « representation proportional to population, » is not raising the demand for 42% reservation in Parliament.

Why are they misleading the BC community by not doing this? He said that if both national parties, Congress and BJP, truly want to give justice to the Backward Classes, they can amend the Constitution in the Lok Sabha to include reservation in the 9th Schedule. He clarified that BRS fully supports the amendment bill, but the government should explain what the difference is between the BC bill passed in March and the amendment law presented today.

KTR Emphasizes the BC Bill and Delhi Action

If the Governor and the President did not sign that bill, how will they do it now? He said that BRS is also ready to fully support taking an all-party delegation to Delhi. Referring to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s request to BJP MLA floor leader Payal Shankar to get an appointment with the Prime Minister, he said that MLAs do not get appointments with the Prime Minister.

The appointment process goes through the Chief Minister’s office. KTR said that during the Telangana movement, former Chief Minister KCR had said when going to Delhi that he would return only after achieving Telangana. Similarly, if Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has the courage, he should say that he will go to Delhi and return only after achieving the BC bill, otherwise he will sit on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

KTR said that even before MP Rahul Gandhi, the former KCR government had demanded a caste-based census and passed a resolution in the Legislative Assembly sent to the central government. He said that the BC policy was brought by the then TRS as far back as 2002. KCR was a central minister in the Congress-led former United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, and it was then that he demanded from the then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to create a Ministry of Backward Classes Welfare at the center for the first time in India.

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Legislative Assembly

The Legislative Assembly is the primary law-making body in many parliamentary systems, historically evolving from early advisory councils to modern democratic institutions. It typically consists of elected representatives who debate and pass legislation, oversee government activities, and represent public interests. Its origins often trace back to foundational constitutional documents or historical movements for self-governance.

Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament, established by the Constitution of India in 1952 following the nation’s independence. It is composed of representatives directly elected by the people, making it the supreme legislative body that forms the government and passes the national budget.

9th Schedule

The 9th Schedule is a legal provision within the Constitution of India, not a physical place or cultural site. It was created by the First Amendment in 1951 to protect certain laws from judicial review on the grounds of violating fundamental rights. Its history is rooted in the government’s effort to implement land reform and other social policies by placing them beyond challenge in courts.

Delhi

Delhi is India’s historic capital city, serving as the seat of power for numerous empires, including the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. It is renowned for its rich tapestry of ancient monuments, such as the Red Fort and Qutub Minar, which stand alongside modern government buildings. This juxtaposition makes the city a living chronicle of India’s long and layered history.

Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar is an 18th-century astronomical observatory in New Delhi, India, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur. It features a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, including the world’s largest stone sundial, designed for making precise celestial observations. This historic site reflects the scientific brilliance of the era and remains a significant monument to India’s scientific heritage.

Telangana

Telangana is a state in southeastern India, formed in 2014 after a decades-long movement to separate from the former state of Andhra Pradesh. Its history is deeply rooted in powerful regional empires, most notably as the core of the medieval Golconda Sultanate, a major center for diamond trade and known for its formidable forts. The state’s capital, Hyderabad, served as the capital of the Nizams of Hyderabad and is a major global IT hub.

Ministry of Backward Classes Welfare

The Ministry of Backward Classes Welfare is a government department in India responsible for the development and welfare of the country’s Other Backward Classes (OBCs). It was established to implement constitutional mandates and policies aimed at the social and economic advancement of these historically disadvantaged communities. Its work includes overseeing educational schemes, economic initiatives, and ensuring the representation of OBCs.

United Progressive Alliance (UPA)

The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is not a physical place or cultural site, but a political coalition in India. It was formed in 2004 after the Indian general elections and was led by the Indian National Congress. The UPA governed India for two consecutive terms from 2004 to 2014, implementing significant social welfare policies.