Rahul Gandhi to Join Telangana BC Protest at Jantar Mantar

Hyderabad, Apr 1 — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to join a protest organized by the Backward Classes (BC) associations from Telangana at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Wednesday, as confirmed by party sources. The protest is aimed at supporting the demand for the implementation of a recently passed bill in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, which seeks to raise the reservation for backward classes from 23% to 42%.

Support for Telangana’s Reservation Bill​

The bill, which is a significant move to enhance the reservation for backward classes in the state, still requires parliamentary approval. This is because the proposed 42% reservation would exceed the 50% cap set for quotas in India. Telangana’s Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, is also expected to attend the protest, as per the sources.

Key Participants in the Protest​

The protest at Jantar Mantar will see several prominent leaders from Telangana’s ruling party. State Congress president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud, along with multiple MLAs and ministers, left for Delhi on Tuesday evening to take part in the demonstration, sources confirmed.

Legislative Steps Taken by Telangana​

On March 17, the Telangana Legislative Assembly passed two crucial bills aimed at increasing BC reservation to 42% in educational institutions, employment opportunities, and elections for both rural and urban local bodies. These bills are now awaiting further approval at the national level.

The protest reflects the growing demand for enhanced representation for backward classes in Telangana and is set to make a significant impact on the ongoing discussions surrounding reservation policies in India.