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Telangana Introduces Bills to Increase OBC Reservations to 42%

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy calls for national advocacy after caste census reveals OBCs make up 56.36% of the state's population.

Telangana chief minister A. Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy during the launch of the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam, at Telangana Legislative Assembly Premises in Hyderabad on Monday. (ANI)
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Overview

  • The Telangana government has introduced two bills to increase OBC reservations to 42% in education, jobs, and local bodies.
  • A caste census conducted in February 2024 found that OBCs constitute 56.36% of Telangana's population, driving the policy decision.
  • The move fulfills the Congress Party's 2023 'BC Declaration' promise to expand OBC quotas and enhance political representation.
  • Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has urged cross-party collaboration to advocate for the policy at the national level, including engaging with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • The BJP has opposed the initiative, arguing that it risks fostering societal divisions, reflecting broader national debates on caste-based reservations.