Telangana to issue 42% BC quota order for local body polls
The Telangana government plans to issue a government order raising Backward Classes (BC) reservations in local body polls to 42%, fulfilling a Congress pledge. Facing a September 30 High Court deadline, the move awaits gubernatorial assent. Despite logistical and legal challenges, CM Revanth Reddy is pushing for swift implementation, aiming to balance social justice with electoral strategy.