CM Revanth Alleges Conspiracy To Block 42% Reservations For BCs

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday alleged that there is a deliberate conspiracy to block 42 per cent reservations for backward classes.

Stating that caste census data has been collected to strengthen policies for backward communities, he criticised opposition parties for attempting to distort caste-based statistics.

Addressing the All India Padmashali Mahasabha here on Sunday, he said his government acted with transparency in conducting caste census.

“We will not allow anyone to suppress the rights of backward communities. There is a deliberate conspiracy to block 42 per cent reservations for BCs, but we will stand firm against it," he declared. He assured the Padmashali community that the government is committed to ensuring justice and fair representation for them.

Reiterating his government’s focus on empowering marginalised communities, the Chief Minister pledged unwavering support to provide economic, political, and employment opportunities for Padmashalis.

Revanth Reddy also assured all support to the handloom sector and the wavers. He announced awarding Rs 600 crore worth of handloom orders for 1.3 crore sarees to support weavers and promote the handloom sector. These sarees will be distributed among women's self-help groups.

He also announced establishing the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology in Telangana and naming it after former minister Konda Laxman Bapuji.