BRS extends support to the Telangana bandh demanding 42% BC reservation. KTR criticizes the Congress government for failing to act on welfare promises and calls for a united fight for BC rights.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has thrown its weight behind the Telangana bandh called by Backward Class (BC) organisations on Saturday, lending political momentum to their demand for 42% reservation. The decision followed a meeting between BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and several BC leaders, including BJP MP R. Krishnaiah, in Hyderabad.

During the discussion, KTR accused the Congress government of neglecting BC welfare and failing to honor its election promises. “The Revanth Reddy administration has only made speeches, not progress,” he said, criticizing the delay in implementing key pledges like the ₹1 lakh crore BC budget and a dedicated BC sub-plan.

Reiterating BRS’ commitment to the cause, KTR said the party had twice passed Assembly resolutions supporting increased BC reservations — quietly, without publicity. He argued that the Congress’s promise of 42% reservation applied narrowly to local body polls, calling instead for equal representation in education, employment, and public contracts. “If implemented fully, lakhs of BC youth would see real change,” he said.

KTR also accused Congress of “political doublespeak,” claiming the party speaks in multiple voices on the issue — from constitutional amendments to electoral rhetoric. He drew parallels between the BC movement and the statehood struggle, urging collective action: “We achieved Telangana through unity. Now, we must fight together for BC justice.”

He further suggested that a national consensus could end the deadlock. “If both Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi truly care, they can resolve the BC reservation issue in one stroke by passing a joint bill,” KTR remarked.

Analysis:
The BRS’ endorsement of the bandh is more than symbolic—it signals a strategic attempt to reclaim lost political ground among BC communities ahead of upcoming elections. For Telangana’s youth, particularly those aspiring for government jobs and educational opportunities, the debate over 42% reservation has real consequences. Political observers note that unless national parties move beyond rhetoric, this long-standing demand may continue to be used as a campaign tool rather than a reform agenda.