New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Sunday, March 9, accused certain factions of orchestrating a calculated effort to obstruct the implementation of 42 percent reservations for backward classes.
He emphasized that the collection of caste census data aims to enhance policies benefiting backward communities and condemned opposition parties for their attempts to misrepresent caste-related statistics.
While addressing the All India Padmashali Mahasabha in Hyderabad, he affirmed that his administration has conducted the caste census with utmost transparency.
“We will not permit anyone to undermine the rights of backward communities. There is a calculated effort to hinder the 42 percent reservations for BCs, but we will resolutely oppose it,” he asserted.
He reassured the Padmashali community of the government’s dedication to ensuring justice and equitable representation for them.
Reiterating his administration’s commitment to empowering marginalized groups, the Chief Minister vowed to provide steadfast support in terms of economic, political, and employment opportunities for Padmashalis.
Additionally, Revanth Reddy pledged full support to the handloom sector and its weavers. He announced the allocation of Rs 600 crore for handloom orders, which will include 1.3 crore sarees aimed at supporting weavers and promoting the handloom industry. These sarees are set to be distributed among women’s self-help groups.
Furthermore, he declared the establishment of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology in Telangana, which will be named in honor of former minister Konda Laxman Bapuji.
In tribute to the late leader and his significant contributions to the Telangana movement, the Chief Minister also announced the renaming of the Asifabad Medical College after Konda Laxman Bapuji.
The Chief Minister expressed his disappointment regarding the previous government’s failure to honor Bapuji’s legacy following his death, a grievance that remains with the Padmashali community. He also acknowledged the contributions of ‘Tiger’ Ale Narendra, another key figure in the Telangana movement, and criticized the political maneuvers that led to his marginalization.
He guaranteed that, under his guidance, the Padmashali community would attain the recognition and opportunities they deserve. Furthermore, he mentioned that the state government would contribute Rs 1 crore towards the construction of the Markandeya Bhavan in Sholapur to promote and preserve Padmashali heritage.
