In a move that could potentially impact the local body elections scheduled in the state, the Telangana Cabinet has decided to issue an ordinance on July 10, 2025, to increase the reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies from the current 49% to 42%. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
This move comes after the Telangana High Court had directed the state government to increase the reservation for BCs to 50%, but the Cabinet has opted for a reduction compared to this suggested rate, setting the reservation at 42%. The decision to conduct local body elections after increasing the reservation for BCs implies that these elections might be postponed due to this amendment.
Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, a prominent political figure from Telangana, has been advocating for an increase in the reservation for BCs. The move is expected to garner support among this community, although its impact on the broader political landscape remains to be seen.
