Hyderabad: Several Backward Class (BC) leaders joined Telangana Jagruthi on Saturday, extending their support to the campaign for 42% reservations in education, employment, and local governance. The event was held at the organisation’s Banjara Hills office, where president Kalvakuntla Kavitha personally welcomed them.

Former GHMC corporator Gopu Sadanandam, Kol Srinivas state president of the nomadic community association—and Surender from the Are Katika group formally joined the organisation with their supporters. They said Kavitha’s consistent work for BC rights inspired their decision. The leaders vowed to continue the fight until 42% BC reservations are secured.

Kavitha discusses next steps with BC community groups

Later, Kavitha met with representatives from various BC groups to plan the next phase of action. She accused the Congress government of preparing for local body elections without implementing the Kamareddy Declaration, which promised higher BC quotas.

She criticised the government for not pursuing the BC reservation bills passed in the Assembly and Council. “They haven’t even attempted to secure the President’s assent or seek central approval,” she said. Kavitha also noted that the promised all-party delegation to the Prime Minister never materialised.

State failed to act on blocked quota bills, says Kavitha

According to Kavitha, the state made no legal or political effort after the Governor and Centre delayed the quota bills. “They should have pushed back with pressure or legal action but chose not to,” she said.

She alleged that the recent Assembly session was a diversion meant to mislead the BC community under the pretext of new legislative amendments. Kavitha declared that Telangana Jagruthi would continue its agitation until 42% reservation is implemented in all sectors. She added that an action plan would soon be launched, with statewide meetings involving BC leaders and community representatives.