Telangana CM directs officials to establish dedicated Backward Classes Commission to address BC reservations

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to establish a dedicated Backward Classes (BC) Commission to specifically address BC reservations in local body elections and address the demands of community leaders. The decision came after a ruling of the High Court last week, in response to a writ petition filed by BC leader R. Krishnaiah. The court had mandated the government to form a dedicated commission within two weeks. The court stated delegating this responsibility to the existing Telangana Backward Classes Commission did not meet the requirements set by the Supreme Court.

The High Court emphasised that an independent commission exclusively focused on assessing the backwardness of BC communities was essential. An



official release stated that the Chief Minister, who reviewed the matter last evening with senior officials, has reiterated his commitment to fairness and transparency on the matter. He instructed officials to ensure that the new commission operates through a consensus-driven approach. 

The Chief Minister also stressed that the state government remains dedicated to an unbiased process in determining BC reservations, following all legal precedents. The caste census, which is to begin on the 6th of this month, will continue as planned, with data gathering extending beyond BC communities to capture a comprehensive socio-economic profile of all castes and religions in Telangana.