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Summary:

The article from The Hindu e-paper, dated December 14, 2025, reports that BC (Backward Classes) welfare organizations in Telangana are demanding the state government provide 42% reservation for BCs in the upcoming MPTC (Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency) and ZPTC (Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency) elections. These organizations, under the umbrella of the Telangana BC JAC, warn that they will not allow the elections to proceed without the implementation of this enhanced reservation. They cite Article 243(D)(6) as justification for the state government’s authority to set the quota and reference a previous GO (Government Order) providing reservations for BCs. They also urge the government to appoint strong legal representation to defend the 42% reservation in the Supreme Court.

News Article:

Telangana BC Groups Demand 42% Reservation Ahead of Local Elections

Hyderabad, December 14, 2025 – A coalition of Backward Classes (BC) welfare organizations in Telangana is demanding the state government implement a 42% reservation for BCs in the upcoming MPTC (Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency) and ZPTC (Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency) elections.

Fourteen BC organizations, united under the Telangana BC JAC, held a meeting on Sunday, December 13th, where they unanimously resolved to block the elections if their demands are not met. “We allowed the Gram Panchayat elections to proceed without the 42% quota,” stated R. Krishnaiah, president of the National BC Welfare Association, “but we will not permit the MPTC and ZPTC elections to move forward without this critical reservation.”

Ryaga Arun Kumar, general secretary of the Association added: “According to Article 243(D)(6), the Telangana government has the power to enact such a policy, and has done so previously via GO No. 9.”

The BC leaders are urging the government to demonstrate its commitment to BC welfare by securing experienced legal advocates to defend the 42% reservation in the Supreme Court. The groups argue this reservation is essential to ensure fair representation and empowerment of Backward Classes within the state’s political landscape. The Telangana government has yet to comment on the matter.

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