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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
42 PC BC Quota: Jagruthi threatens to file mass nominations in local body polls
Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi President and BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Wednesday said that if the state government fails to implement 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in the upcoming local body elections, her organisation would stall the election process by filing hundreds of nominations in every village across the state as a form of protest. Addressing a press conference here at her residence on Wednesday, Kavitha criticized Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to raise the BC reservation bill issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, despite having visited Delhi numerous times. She sarcastically remarked that Revanth could earn a Guinness World Record for the most visits to Delhi without achieving any results. MLC Kavitha alleged that the Chief Minister was not genuinely committed to securing approval for the BC Bill. Kavitha ridiculed the BJP's plan to organize a 'Telangana Vikasit Yatra' in support of the BC Bill. She stated that unless the BJP clearly supports the BC Bill, people will not trust their political moves, regardless of how many rallies they organize. Highlighting the intensifying agitation, Kavitha announced a massive 'Rail Roko' protest on July 17 demanding BC reservations. She urged citizens to reschedule any travel plans between July 16 and 18. She noted that various caste-based organizations, including SC and ST groups, were extending support to the Telangana Jagruthi movement. She slammed the CM's 'paper tiger' stance, stating that though he calls himself the 'Nallamala Tiger,' he has failed to act against projects like the proposed 150 TMC Bollapalli reservoir, which threatens to submerge the Nallamala forest. Telangana Jagruthi, she said, would approach the courts over the issue. MLC Kavitha challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy: 'If you are truly the son of Nallamala, stop the Bollapalli reservoir.' She also demanded that the Chief Minister to demand the central government to convene an Apex Council meeting immediately and push the Centre to act on Telangana's water concerns. MLC Kavitha called for an end to 'Operation Kagaar', urging both the central and state governments to initiate dialogue with Maoists. She expressed condolences on the death of Telangana Maoist leader Gajjala Ravi in an encounter and extended sympathies to his family.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
MLC Kavitha slams Revanth Reddy over 'inaction' on BC Bill
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 18 (ANI): Telangana Jagruthi president and BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has made a strong warning to the state government, stating that if 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) is not implemented in the upcoming local body elections, hundreds of nominations will be filed in every village across the state as a form of protest, a release said. Speaking to the media at her residence, on Wednesday, MLC Kavitha criticized Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to raise the BC reservation bill issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, despite having visited Delhi numerous times. She sarcastically remarked that Revanth could earn a Guinness World Record for the most visits to Delhi without achieving any results. MLC Kavitha alleged that the Chief Minister was not genuinely committed to securing approval for the BC Bill, as per release. Kavitha also ridiculed the BJP's plan to organize a 'Telangana Vikasit Yatra' in support of the BC Bill. She stated that unless the BJP clearly supports the BC Bill, people will not trust their political moves, regardless of how many rallies they organize, as per the release. Highlighting the intensifying agitation, Kavitha announced a massive 'Rail Roko' protest on July 17 demanding BC reservations. She urged citizens to reschedule any travel plans between July 16 and 18. She noted that various caste-based organizations, including SC and ST groups, are extending support to the Telangana Jagruthi movement. Earlier in March, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking an appointment to discuss two bills passed by the Telangana Legislative Assembly that proposed 42 per cent reservation for backwards classes in education, jobs, and local bodies. He also suggested a meeting with leaders from various political parties in Telangana, including Congress, BRS, BJP, AIMIM, and CPI, to seek the central government's support for these bills. (ANI)
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Revanth cabinet redefines social justice in Telangana, sets national benchmarks
In a groundbreaking move that is poised to reshape the political and administrative landscape of Telangana, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's cabinet expansion on June 8 marks a historic moment for transformative inclusion. For the first time since the formation of the state, four leaders from Scheduled Castes (SC) and three from the Backward Classes (BC) have been inducted into the 15-member Council of Ministers, in the process establishing a powerful precedent for representative governance. This significant decision by his government is not a token political gesture but a conscious, structural shift aimed at placing the voice of the marginalized at the center of power. The inclusion of SC ministers now holding 26.66 per cent of the cabinet positions—well above the community's population share of 17.43 per cent is a bold, unprecedented step toward rectifying historical imbalances. Unlike previous regimes that often confined such inclusion to symbolic levels, Revanth Reddy has taken a resolute step towards real empowerment, translating his party's commitment to social justice into actionable governance. At the core of this historic move lies a deeper ideological and policy infrastructure that sets Telangana apart as a model state in the realm of inclusive governance. Under his visionary leadership, Telangana became the first state to undertake a caste-wise census, collecting data to inform social, economic and political policy. With the overwhelming participation of 96.8 per cent of the state's population, this survey laid a scientific foundation for justice-oriented governance. As a result, the BC Bill and SC Categorization Bill were not only introduced but also unanimously passed in both Houses of the Legislature, demonstrating the political will to correct long-standing social disparities. By this, Revanth Reddy has not only honoured his party's historical commitment to the principles of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, but has also brought them into practical reality. Particularly noteworthy is the way the Revanth Reddy government addressed the decades-old demand for Scheduled Caste categorization. The appointment of Justice Shameem Akthar to head a commission to study this issue immediately after the Supreme Court judgment led to impactful recommendations, including the classification of 59 SC castes into three categories, restructuring of recruitment rosters, and rejection of the creamy layer concept within SCs. These proposals were legislatively ratified, showcasing the government's seriousness in ensuring intra-community equity. By transforming caste-based affirmative action into a more balanced and targeted system, the state has provided a template for others across the country. This deliberate shift in governance was further reinforced by the broader institutional design of the Cabinet. The appointment of Ramachandru Naik from the Lambada community as Deputy Speaker, along with the inclusion of SC ministers Adluri Laxman and Gaddam Vivek, and BC leader Vakiti Srihari, reflects a robust, well-thought approach, embedding social equity at the core of governance. From the very beginning of the government formation, Revanth Reddy appointed Gaddam Prasad Kumar, an SC leader, as the Speaker of the Assembly, Bhatti Vikramarka as Deputy Chief Minister, and inducted Damodar Rajanarsimha in the Cabinet And the current composition of the Cabinet—comprising seven OCs, four SCs, three BCs, and one ST—mirrors the true social fabric of the state. It is not just about arithmetic representation but about making space for lived experiences and community knowledge to inform policy from the top. With key portfolios now under the leadership of SC and BC ministers, the possibilities for real transformation are immense. Welfare policies, budgetary priorities, and enforcement of justice-related laws like the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act are expected to gain sharper focus and more effective implementation. It is up to them to convert representation into real outcomes—through asset creation, equitable distribution of schemes, educational opportunities, and systemic dismantling of institutional discrimination. In yet another groundbreaking gesture, the Chief Minister declared February 4 as Telangana Social Justice Day, institutionalizing the spirit of equity and respect for the marginalized. This act is symbolic of his party's philosophical anchoring in Ambedkarite thought and further highlights its commitment to make social justice a living, breathing principle rather than an electoral slogan. What we are witnessing today in Telangana is not merely a state-level reform but a potential national transformation. The Revanth Reddy-led administration has turned the state into a living laboratory of inclusive governance where backwardness is not pitied or politicized but acknowledged, understood, and legislatively addressed. With a policy framework rooted in data, a cabinet that reflects the people it governs, and an ideological vision firmly grounded in the values of constitutional justice, Telangana is fast emerging as the gold standard for participatory democracy and equitable governance in India. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's bold and visionary leadership has ensured that justice is no longer a distant dream for the marginalized—it is a governing principle. The real power of this cabinet expansion lies not just in its historical significance but in its future potential. By operationalizing the ideals of Ambedkar and walking the talk of Prajala Palana, the government in Telangana has offered a compelling model for how Indian democracy can truly work for everyone. The time has come for this model to deliver, and if it does, it may well define the next chapter of India's democratic evolution. (The writer is Assistant Director, CPRO to CM Team)
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Cong hits back at Eatala for speaking ill of Revanth
Hyderabad: Telangana PCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud strongly condemned the statements of MP Eatala Rajender against CM Revanth Reddy. He described the former Finance Minister's assertions as nothing but venting of his frustration over his failure to get the BJP State president's post. Speaking to media persons at Gandhi Bhavan, the Congress leader reminded Eatala of his alleged involvement in the land grabbing cases and held that he has no moral right to speak against the CM who remained focused on Telangana's development. He warned that Congress workers will not remain silent if Eatala continues to make irrational comments against Revanth Reddy. He said that it does not befit a leader like Eatala to speak evil against a fellow politician holding the rank of a CM. 'The way Eatala spoke would put to shame civil society. Is he not the one who was responsible for pushing the prosperous State of Telangana into bankruptcy, by becoming part of the KCR's machinations like Alibaba and his forty thieves,' he said, describing Eatala as one of the forty thieves who supported KCR during his tenure. Over Eatala's statements on HYDRA, Mahesh Goud reminded that there was a case of land grabbing against him for his alleged involvement in encroachment of Endowments lands. The TPCC president said that despite the global economic crisis, Congress was overcoming the situation and implementing all the schemes. He wondered how easy it was to spread poisonous propaganda against the government, when the State was moving forward on the path of development and going ahead with progress. 'BJP leaders are obstructing the development of Telangana at every step, with the sole aim of dominating the political scene. The BJP's BC leaders are adopting a partisan attitude towards the BC Bill, which is incomprehensible,' he said.
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BC Welfare Assn meets Guv over 42 pc quota bill
Hyderabad: The BC Welfare Associations appealed to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to get the consent of BC quota bill from the President without any amendments. A BC leaders delegation called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan and thanked the latter for forwarding the BC bill to enhance the quota in education and jobs to 42 per cent to President Droupadi Murmu for her consent recently. On this occasion, the Association leader Jajula Srinivas Goud said that they discussed the caste census held in Telangana State, the BC Bill unanimously passed in the Assembly on BC reservations, as well as the recent decision of the Central Government's announcement to undertake a comprehensive caste census along with national census across the country. He said that the Governor was requested to use his special powers to get the 42 per cent BC Reservation Bill approved, as well as to lift the 50 per cent limit imposed on social reservations in the country, and to set up a separate ministry for OBCs at the Centre.
