‘BJP Against Backward Casts’: Revanth Reddy Protests in Delhi; Telangana OBC Kota Bill Search for President’s node | Bharat News
New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister Reddy on Wednesday led a large -scale dharna at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, demanding the consent of President Draupadi Murmu for bills for reservation to backward classes (BCS) in the southern state. Addressing the protest, Reddy alleged that the BJP-led central government was delaying the “deliberate” approval process, and warned the saffron party that if the President’s node was not provided, it would be seen as “anti-backword class”. “During the Bharat Joko Yatra, Rahul Gandhi promised the people of Telangana that after forming the government, we would do a caste census and ensure 42 percent reservation for OBCs. Based on this promise, people voted for us to power, “Congress leader told reporters.He said that the state government has fulfilled its commitment, but the bill – the Bill sent by the Telangana Governor to the President – was pending for more than four months without any response. Reddy accused the center of being “indifferent” to Telangana’s repeated arguments. “That is why we have decided to protest on the streets and in Parliament – to demand an increase in BC reservation and ensure its implementation,” he said. He said that Congress and India block parties in Telangana were “united” on the issue.He said, “We have also sought an appointment with the President of India, but no response has been given. If the bill is not accepted, it will be clear that the BJP is against the backward castes,” he said, his entire cabinet requested a meeting with President Murmu. Under the proposed law, OBCs will get 42 percent reservation in education and employment sectors and local body elections.
