Overview

• The Telangana High Court directed the state government and State Election Commission to complete the local body election process by September 30.
• Bills passed in March to raise Backward Classes reservations to 42% remain stalled pending presidential assent.
• Officials say the State Election Commission can issue poll notifications in two to three weeks if no approval arrives.
• The BJP is urging the government to use Article 243D and issue a state order to enforce the 42% quota without waiting for central clearance.
• With legislative and constitutional routes delayed, Congress leaders may turn enhanced BC reservations into a campaign promise for the upcoming polls.