Telangana CM Urges Centre for Swift Decision on BC Quota Hike

Quick Summary

• Telangana BC Reservations: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called for the Central Government’s approval of two bills passed by the Telangana Assembly to enhance reservations for Backward Classes (bcs) in education, employment, and politics from 32% to 42%. These bills were supported by a ₹160 crore caste census covering 1.12 crore families, revealing BCs constitute 56.33% of the state’s population.
• Independence Day Address Highlights:

– CM Reddy emphasized various welfare schemes initiated since December 2023, including a ₹22,500 crore allocation for Indiramma housing and construction plans for over 4.5 lakh houses.
– Proactive measures were detailed against drug trafficking under the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE).
– Over 60,000 vacant posts filled transparently in just 20 months following public service commission reforms.

• Concerns on State Debts: The Chief Minister highlighted financial burdens inherited from the previous government with total debts and arrears amounting to ₹8.21 lakh crore.

– since taking office, debt servicing of ₹2.20 lakh crore has been completed.

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