Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has promised to continue fighting for 42% reservations for weaker sections until the goal is fully achieved. He warned that opposing the state’s caste survey, which was conducted transparently, could harm the Backward Classes (BCs).
Speaking at an event organized by BC associations, he highlighted the importance of caste data in the national census. This gathering was held after the state legislature approved a bill granting 42% reservations in education, jobs, and politics.
Push for Caste Census in 2026
Revanth Reddy shared that a resolution was passed in the state assembly to include caste enumeration in the 2026 national census. The resolution has been sent to the central government. He encouraged people to fight for this cause, reminding them that Telangana was created through struggle and that India gained independence in a similar way. He argued that caste data in the census would help provide clarity every ten years.
A Milestone in Social Justice
The Chief Minister called the state’s socio-economic, educational, employment, and political caste survey a historic achievement. He stated that opposing it would harm BCs and pledged his full support to ensure weaker sections get their due rights.
He compared the caste enumeration to religious scriptures, saying, “This caste survey is like the Bhagavad Gita, Bible, and Quran for everyone.” He urged people not to be misled by those who try to use caste for political gain.
Revanth Reddy emphasized that the survey is crucial for social justice and warned against any efforts to block it. He concluded by saying that it should be implemented first, with any necessary changes made later.
