Despite the tireless efforts of sincere leaders like R Krishnaiah and Dr. Vakulabharanam Krishnamohan Rao, the Backward Classes (BCs) remain politically powerless and divided. Their trust has been repeatedly betrayed by mushrooming opportunistic leaders who exploit the community’s hopes for personal gain, pretending to fight for their welfare.

Governments have sidelined true BC intellectuals and voices, instead relying on caste calculations and tokenism. The result? BCs are used as election-time mascots—hugged, photographed, and promised the moon—only to be forgotten once votes are cast. What remains are selfies with VIPs, hung like trophies on walls, while systemic issues persist.

Leadership exists. Population strength exists. But unity is missing. Each sub-caste pushes its own leader. No coordination, no shared agenda. This division is why BCs are politically weak, despite their numbers. They are exploited, not empowered, treated as tools, not citizens with real needs.

Constitutional safeguards like Article 338B (National Commission for Backward Classes) and Article 342A offer little hope. These bodies are powerless—able to recommend, not act. Inclusion in the BC list is controlled from the top, based more on political convenience than social reality. The 102nd and 105th Amendments have only added to this confusion. Movements come and go. Leaders rise and fall. Organizations multiply, but outcomes remain unchanged. The BC community keeps chasing validation—certificates, lists, recognition—while unity and strength are ignored.

The truth is stark: No leader, Article, or Commission can bring change unless BCs unite. They must rise above sub-caste divisions, demand together, and act as one. Dr. Ambedkar clenched his fist for justice, not just for show. Today, BCs must do the same—not just for photos, but for power. Until they do, they will continue to be footballed by political games. The day BCs speak with one voice, everything will change. Until then, it’s just another headline.  

- Chada Rekha Rao, Academician