Andhra Pradesh government is committed to the welfare and development of BCs, says Transport Minister
1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh government is committed to the welfare and development of BCs, says Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Minister for Transport, Youth and Sports Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare and development of Backward Classes, highlighting their crucial role in the success of the coalition government. Speaking at the National BC Welfare Association Convention held at Ajay Convention Hall here on Sunday, Mr. Ramprasad Reddy said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu cherished a longstanding dedication to empowering BC communities. He said that under the Chief Minister’s leadership, BC welfare remains a top priority, ensuring significant representation and opportunities in governance and development programmes. Moving forward, we are committed to prioritising BCs in the upcoming MPTC, ZPTC and municipal elections to further strengthen their role in governance,” Mr. Ramprasad Reddy said.

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BC Minister Ponnam calls for unity to secure 42% reservations for BCs
4 days, 9 hours ago

BC Minister Ponnam calls for unity to secure 42% reservations for BCs

The Hindu  

Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has expressed gratitude to all those who supported the bill aimed at increasing reservations for Backward Classes to 42%. He also dismissed concerns over the 50% reservation cap, stating that the Central government provided an avenue through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment in 2019. The Minister also reassured that legal hurdles would not obstruct the …

OBCs in Telangana to get 42% reservation in education, jobs? CM Revanth Reddy vows ‘proactive measures’
4 days, 12 hours ago

OBCs in Telangana to get 42% reservation in education, jobs? CM Revanth Reddy vows ‘proactive measures’

Live Mint  

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has reaffirmed his government's ‘proactive measures’ to securing a 42% reservation for Backward Classes in education, employment, and political opportunities. Be on the right side of history & let each one of us become a champion of this historic move.”, CM Reddy wrote on X. CM Revanth Reddy's initiative follows a promise made by Congress …

BC reservation Bill, SCs sub-categorisation, Future City outlined by Telangana Governor at commencement of budget session
1 week, 2 days ago

BC reservation Bill, SCs sub-categorisation, Future City outlined by Telangana Governor at commencement of budget session

The Hindu  

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma reiterated the State Government’s commitment to fostering innovation, strengthening infrastructure and empowering every citizen. By attracting investments and establishing Telangana as a leader in renewable energy, artificial intelligence and high tech industries, the government was paving the way for future that balances progress with sustainability, the Governor said. “The Telangana of tomorrow will be even …

Revanth Reddy will complete five-year term, a BC will be CM in future: TPCC chief
1 month ago

Revanth Reddy will complete five-year term, a BC will be CM in future: TPCC chief

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Monday stated that the politics would revolve around Backward Classes in the future. While stating that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will complete his five-year term, the TPCC chief said that BCs will have an opportunity to serve as CM in the future. Mahesh Goud, meanwhile, demanded that Union Minister of State …

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu orders release of pending dues of BC students
1 month, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu orders release of pending dues of BC students

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has emphasised the need for visible and accountable improvements in the welfare measures for the Backward Classes students. Chairing a review meeting on BC Welfare at the Secretariat on Friday, Mr. Naidu directed the officials to ensure that all pending dues related to student diet charges, hostel maintenance, and educational facilities were cleared …

Bill on 42% quota for BCs in session: Bhatti
1 month, 1 week ago

Bill on 42% quota for BCs in session: Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment on granting a 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies, education, and employment. Addressing a press conference at Secretariat on Wednesday after taking part in the review meeting conducted by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to discuss BC reservations in local bodies elections, …

BC leaders to meet CM Revanth Reddy over ‘disparity’
1 month, 1 week ago

BC leaders to meet CM Revanth Reddy over ‘disparity’

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday said that the caste survey conducted by the state government will ensure social justice for Backward Classes. Addressing them, the minister said that as there is no infrastructure and manpower with the BC Commission, the government got the survey conducted by the Planning department. Speaking to TNIE, BC Rajyadhikaara Samithi president Dasu …

Telangana BCs demand 42% reservation in local body elections, warn of massive stir
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana BCs demand 42% reservation in local body elections, warn of massive stir

The Hindu  

Senior leaders from Backward Classes, including Rajya Sabha member and National BC Association president R. Krishnaiah, and former chairman of the Telangana BC Commission Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao, have demanded that the State government implement 42% reservations for BCs in the impending local body elections. Addressing the ‘BC Rajakiya Yudhabheri’ public meeting held at the Arts and Science College grounds …

₹ 39,700 Crores Earmarked for BC Development: Minister Savita
2 months, 3 weeks ago

₹ 39,700 Crores Earmarked for BC Development: Minister Savita

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Minister for BC welfare S. Savita announced that under Chandrababu Naidu's leadership, the government aims to provide employment to 10,000 individuals through the newly introduced Seed app, designed to train youth in industries such as poultry and food processing. She highlighted his efforts to continue Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao's legacy, which significantly uplifted the BC community by establishing federations.Savita …

Andhra Pradesh: Minister Says CM Implementing BC Declaration in Entirety
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Minister Says CM Implementing BC Declaration in Entirety

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Excise minister Kollu Ravindra on Wednesday asserted that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is ensuring a dignified life for backward classes by implementing all aspects within the BC Declaration. He made the assertion at a function organised at the BC Welfare Building in Gollapudi, Vijayawada, after Chilakalapudi Papa Rao took office as chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Agnikula Kshatriya …

TD allocated Rs 39,000 cr for BC welfare: Savita
4 months ago

TD allocated Rs 39,000 cr for BC welfare: Savita

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: BC welfare minister S. Savita highlighted that the TD-led NDA government allocated Rs 39,000 crore in the 2024-25 annual budget for BC welfare. Speaking on the occasion, Savita alleged that former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy neglected the welfare of backward and downtrodden sections, destabilised the BC Welfare Corporation by diverting its funds, and cancelled subsidy loans …

Andhra Pradesh: TDP to Release Separate Manifesto for Welfare of Backward Classes on Jan 4
1 year, 2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: TDP to Release Separate Manifesto for Welfare of Backward Classes on Jan 4

News 18  

The Telugu Desam Party on Friday said it will be launching a separate manifesto for the welfare of backward classes and know the problems they are facing. National general secretary Nara Lokesh said the programme titled ‘Jayaho BC’ will be released on January 4. Lokesh told reporters at the party headquarters that the TDP will initially hold a workshop under …

TDP leader Yanamala Ramakrishnudu seeks enumeration of BCs in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 3 months ago

TDP leader Yanamala Ramakrishnudu seeks enumeration of BCs in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Former Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu has sought the enumeration of the people belonging to the Backward Classes in the State. He participated in a roundtable organised under the aegis of the BC Cell of the Telugu Desam Party at the Alluri Vignana Kendram in Visakhapatnam on Friday, under the auspices of MLC Duvvarapu Rama Rao. TDP district president Palla Srinivasa Rao …

Modi to Attend BC Meet in Telangana: Laxman
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi to Attend BC Meet in Telangana: Laxman

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Rajya Sabha member and national president of BJP’s OBC national morcha, Dr K. Laxman said that they are organising a BC self-respect meeting here on November 7. Pawan Kalyan will campaign for our party.” Meanwhile, national general secretary Bandi Sanjay said in a release, “Rahul claiming that the Congress party will hold a BC caste census if they come …

R Krishnaiah Writes Letter to Manikrao Thakre
1 year, 6 months ago

R Krishnaiah Writes Letter to Manikrao Thakre

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Citing the failure of the BRS to give more seats to Backward Classes candidates, National BC Welfare Association president R. Krishnaiah wrote an open letter to AICC Telangana in-charge Manikrao Thakre seeking 50 per cent of the seats for the community. Stating that the BC community had a right to get its due share in a democratic set-up, Krishnaiah, …

BC leaders from Congress bat for more Assembly tickets
1 year, 8 months ago

BC leaders from Congress bat for more Assembly tickets

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The chorus for an increasing share of seats for BC community candidates is rising within the Congress. Speaking with mediapersons here on Saturday, TPCC working president Mahesh Kumar Goud said, “Seats to be given to BCs should be identified and strengthened. The hopes of BC community candidates also gained significance in the backdrop of Congress ruled states like Karnataka …

BJP promises empowerment of BCs in state
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP promises empowerment of BCs in state

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared that the more than 50 per cent of the state’s population that comprise Backward Classes in Telangana state will be a major focus for it in the run-up to the Assembly elections later this year with its announcement of a BC Declaration. The state BJP, at its OBC Morcha convention here on Thursday, …

TD to restore BC reservations to 34 percent: Achannaidu
1 year, 10 months ago

TD to restore BC reservations to 34 percent: Achannaidu

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Telugu Desam will restore reservations for backward classes to 34 per cent once it comes to power, assured TD state president Kinjarapu Achannaidu while participating in a round table meeting of BCs at Suryakala Mandiram in Kakinada on Saturday. The TD state president maintained that YSRC government had reduced the reservations for BC from 34 per cent to 24 …

VHR chalks out BC outreach programmes in Telangana
1 year, 10 months ago

VHR chalks out BC outreach programmes in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Congress leaders from the BC community on Tuesday decided to endorse Rahul Gandhi's resolve to abolish the 50 per cent ceiling on reservation while also pressing the Union government to carry out a fresh caste census. Hanumantha Rao, former convener of the OBC Forum of MPs, who organised the conference on Tuesday, chalked out a strategy for the BC …

AP at forefront in welfare, investments: Deputy Chief Minister
2 years ago

AP at forefront in welfare, investments: Deputy Chief Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Deputy Chief Minister K. Narayana Swamy asserted that Andhra Pradesh is at the forefront in terms of welfare and investments in the country. The Deputy CM pointed out that Jagan Mohan Reddy has been extending welfare schemes to all sections of people irrespective of caste, creed or political affiliations. The assurances made in the manifesto are the result of …

Establish separate OBC ministry, says BC Commission chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Establish separate OBC ministry, says BC Commission chief

The Hindu  

Telangana State Backward Classes Commission Chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao has been championing the cause of Backward Classes. A two-time member of the BC Commission in the united State of Andhra Pradesh, the present Chairman in a freewheeling interview to The Hindu spoke on the BC empowerment, demand for establishment of a OBC Ministry in the Centre and concerns over …

Krishnaiah seeks Rs 2 lakh crore for BCs welfare in Union Budget
2 years, 1 month ago

Krishnaiah seeks Rs 2 lakh crore for BCs welfare in Union Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The National Backward Classes Welfare Association has urged the Centre to sanction Rs 2 lakh crore for the welfare of BCs in the upcoming Union Budget 2023-24, which will be presented in Parliament on Wednesday. He said the money was required for the welfare of BCs for their social, educational and economic development, hostels, residential schools, pre-matric and post-matric …

YSRC govt spent 3.21 lakh crore for BCs in three years, claims BC minister Krishna
2 years, 3 months ago

YSRC govt spent 3.21 lakh crore for BCs in three years, claims BC minister Krishna

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: BC Welfare Minister Chelluboina Venugopala Krishna said on Friday that the YSR Congress government spent Rs 3.21 lakh crore for BC welfare in the past three years. The minister alleged that Naidu used BCs as vote banks, never worked for their welfare, and “he is responsible for the poor condition of the BCs” in the state. Krishna said the …

YSRC ministers plunge into action for mobilising BCs
2 years, 3 months ago

YSRC ministers plunge into action for mobilising BCs

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: YSRC ministers and leaders belonging to backward classes have plunged into action to do the bidding of Chief Minister Y.S. BC welfare minister Venugopala Krishna said at Saturday’s meeting, backward class ministers, public representatives and party leaders discussed the benefits BC communities have received during the past three-and-a-half years of YSRC rule, how living standards of backward classes have …

Jagan treating BCs as ‘backbone’ classes, says BC minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Jagan treating BCs as ‘backbone’ classes, says BC minister

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: State BC Welfare minister Venugopalakrishna said on Tuesday that Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s administration helped Backward Communities raise their self-esteem in Andhra Pradesh. BC people got major positions in both the state government and the YSRC party since 2019, he said, adding that the fee reimbursement scheme introduced by the Jagan-led government turned out to be a …

YSRC holds meeting with leaders of various BC organisations
2 years, 4 months ago

YSRC holds meeting with leaders of various BC organisations

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: YSR Congress on Wednesday held meetings with 225 representatives of various BC organisations to garner support of backward classes in the forthcoming assembly general elections. Speaking on behalf of the ministers, AP Legislative Assembly speaker Thammineni Sitaram said their Wednesday’s meeting is core to YSRC government’s continued efforts towards working for the uplift of groups of backward classes throughout …

BC voters angry over major parties fielding Reddys
2 years, 5 months ago

BC voters angry over major parties fielding Reddys

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Voters from Backward Classes sections are angry with the three major parties for fielding candidates from the Reddy community in the Munugode bypoll and neglecting BC candidates. All the major parties fielded Reddys who comprise just about 20 per cent of the population," said Jajula Srinivas Goud, president, BC Welfare Association. The time has come for BCs to think …

Rich backward classes want power, plan to splurge money
6 years, 5 months ago

Rich backward classes want power, plan to splurge money

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Political parties that dream of riding on backward community votes may have to alter their arithmetic as new age BC leaders are pressing for their share and that includes sitting on the Chief Minister’s gaddi. In a meeting held at BC Bhavan on Saturday, prominent politicians like Mr Devender Goud, Mr Bandaru Dattathreya, Mr Madhu Yaski Goud and Justice …

Congress forms backward classes commission in Telangana
7 years, 1 month ago

Congress forms backward classes commission in Telangana

Live Mint  

Hyderabad: Fearing that it might lose out to the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi’s outreach to the backward classes community through government programmes, the Congress has launched its own BC commission to look into their issues. “It is a reality that the backward classes are significant in number and their issues are also important,” said a senior Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee …

Telangana: Backward Classes Commission has tough task on hand
7 years, 11 months ago

Telangana: Backward Classes Commission has tough task on hand

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Backward Classes Commission constituted by the state government a few months ago is facing an increasing number of demands from the community. The MBC group has been created and given 20 per cent reservation in Tamil Nadu, besides 30 per cent for other BCs, to make the total BC quota 50 per cent within the total 69 per …

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