In I-Day Speech, CM Urges Centre to Clear BC Quota Bills

Revanth underscores his govt's commitment to social justice, notes TG is first state to implement SC sub-categorisation

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Hyderabad

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday urged the Centre to approve Telangana's landmark bills providing 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies, education and employment.

The CM was addressing the gathering after hoisting the national flag during the 79th Independence Day celebrations held at Golconda Fort.

Citing figures from the socioeconomic survey conducted by the state government, covering 1.12 crore families, Revanth said the findings revealed that BCs constitute 56.33% of the state's population.

"Based on this data, our government has introduced 42% reservation for BCs. The bills passed by the state legislature have been sent to the Centre for approval. On this historic occasion, I urge the Union government to clear the bills," he said.