The Supreme Court has recently ruled that states can decide on the classification of Scheduled Castes (SC). This verdict has been welcomed, especially by the Madiga community in Telangana. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has received heartfelt thanks for his strong support of the Madigas.
Dr. S. A. Sampath Kumar, a former Alampur MLA and AICC Secretary, expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Reddy. He pointed out that Reddy has always advocated for the rights of the Madigas. Dr. Sampath Kumar also congratulated the Madiga community and its sub-castes across Telangana.
Dr. Sampath Kumar reflected on the Congress Party’s historical efforts to address the classification issue. He mentioned the Kusumaiah Commission, which was established to find a permanent solution. This commission thoroughly examined the status of the Madigas and submitted its findings to the central government.
During the last assembly elections, Dr. Sampath Kumar pushed for the state government to pressure the central government on the classification issue. At that time, Revanth Reddy was a fellow legislator and supported Dr. Sampath Kumar. Their efforts led to their suspension from the assembly, showing their dedication to the cause.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced in the assembly that the upcoming notification would comply with the Court’s directions. This reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the SC classification issue. Dr. Sampath Kumar, expressing his joy, thanked Chief Minister Reddy on behalf of the entire Madiga community for his unwavering support.
The recent developments have brought hope and optimism to the Madiga community. They see this as a significant step towards achieving their long-standing demand for proper classification and representation.
