**Gadwal:** Uppari Shekhar Sagara, the State President of Telangana Sagara Sangam, has called for a thorough caste enumeration in Telangana. He urged the Congress government to keep its promises. Speaking at a meeting in Suryapet on Saturday, part of the Comprehensive Caste Enumeration Practicing Yatra, he stressed the need for this census as promised by the Congress party.
Sagara acknowledged the Telangana government’s decision in the assembly to conduct the caste census. However, he warned that any delays or failures in implementing it would not be acceptable. He highlighted the importance of calculating the share of Backward Classes (BCs) and holding elections based on population, with reservations in local body elections.
Sagara accused the central government of neglecting BCs by not providing legislative reservations. He demanded the formation of a separate ministry for BCs at the center and legislative reservations to reflect the sentiments of the majority of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the country.
The meeting was chaired by BC Welfare Association Nalgonda District President Narasimha and included prominent leaders such as BC Welfare Association National President Jajula Srinivas Goud, BC Caste Unions JAC State Chairman Kundarapu Ganesha Chari, BC Welfare Association State President Bairi Ravi Krishna, and BC Student Union President Vikram Goud. Many state and district leaders from various BC caste associations also attended.
The call for a comprehensive caste census and enhanced reservations highlights the ongoing demand for fair representation and equity for BCs in Telangana and across India.
