Bill Raising Reservations For Backward Classes In Local Polls Cleared By Telangana Governor

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-11 13:10:48 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-11 15:04:30

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Telangana Governor Tamilsai Soundararajan has given her approval to a bill proposing to increase reservations for Backward Classes (BC) in elections for local bodies within the state.

The Governor signed the Amendment Act amid a heated debate over the possibility of merging the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The amended laws will enable 42% reservation for BCs in elections for members, chairpersons, and mayors in Panchayats and Municipalities. This marks a significant increase from the existing reservation of 27% for BCs and is part of the TRS government's commitment to empowering marginalized communities.

"This is a huge victory for the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society. With this decision, the state government is ensuring that the BCs, who were unfairly excluded from political representation for decades, will now have a stronger voice in local governance."

The approval of the bill comes amidst heated debate over the possible merger of TRS and BJP, with many speculating that the move was intended to increase the chance of winning for the TRS in the upcoming elections.

However, BJP leaders have denied such claims, with some even suggesting that the Governor's decision to approve the bill was a result of undue pressure from the ruling party.

Only time will tell how this decision will impact the political landscape of Telangana.

Despite the speculation, the approval of the bill stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment of the TRS government to foster inclusive governance and promote the welfare of marginalized communities in the state.

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