In a massive show of unity, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, several state ministers, Congress MPs, MLAs, MLCs, former legislators, and thousands of Congress workers gathered at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, demanding immediate Presidential assent to the Telangana law granting 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in education, employment, and local bodies.

AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan praised Telangana’s unique caste census and CM Revanth Reddy’s commitment to social justice. Drawing parallels with Vinoba Bhave’s Bhoodan movement, she said, “Just as Bhave distributed land to the poor, Revanth is distributing social rights to the marginalized.” She stressed that the 42% quota is a rightful share, not charity, and vowed not to retreat until it is achieved.

Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka termed the caste survey a national model. He explained that all state formalities are complete, and the bill now awaits Central approval. Calling it a decades-long OBC dream, he reminded that the BJP supported the bill in the Telangana Assembly and must now support it in Parliament. He also justified the Ordinance to remove the earlier 50% cap imposed by the BRS regime.

Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said, “BCs are not backward -they have been pushed back.” He accused the BJP of double standards and assured continued support for BC rights.

Minister Konda Surekha credited her political rise to Congress’ commitment to social justice and slammed BRS leader K. Kavitha for opportunism on BC issues.

Minister Seethakka thanked CM Revanth for championing BC reservations despite being from an upper-caste background. She accused BJP of hypocrisy — supporting the bill locally but blocking it in Delhi.

TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud praised CM Revanth’s courage and accused BJP leaders of searching for excuses to block the bill under the guise of the Muslim quota issue. He highlighted that Telangana’s caste survey officially proved BCs constitute 57% of the population, making the 42% quota fully justified.

Approve BC Reservation bills or face political consequences:  Revanth 

The Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, leading the Congress party’s Maha Dharna at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, delivered a strong message to the Central Government, demanding immediate Presidential assent to the two BC reservation bills passed by the State Assembly. The legislation seeks to enhance reservations for Backward Classes to 42% in education, employment, and local bodies.

Addressing a large gathering of Telangana ministers, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, party leaders, and supporters—joined by over 100 MPs from various states and parties of the INDIA bloc—Revanth Reddy recalled Telangana’s pioneering efforts in conducting a caste census and its commitment to social justice. He underlined that the bills, along with an ordinance to remove the 50% reservation cap, had been forwarded to the Governor and then to the President nearly four months ago, but the Centre has deliberately stalled their approval.

With the High Court directing completion of local body elections by September 30, the CM stressed the urgency of the matter. “Without approval of our bills, BC communities will continue to face injustice in representation. The BJP government’s delay is nothing but a deliberate denial of constitutional rights to Telangana’s weaker sections,” he said.

Revanth accused former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao of enacting laws in 2018 that effectively blocked BC reservations beyond the 50% cap, and criticised the BJP-led Central Government for continuing this injustice. “We have removed those roadblocks through legislation. Now it is the Centre’s responsibility to act, not obstruct,” he asserted.

The CM praised the solidarity shown by MPs from Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and other states, who assured full support to Telangana in Parliament. “This is not just Telangana’s fight—it is a national movement for BC rights,” he declared.

Issuing a stern warning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Revanth said, “If you continue to ignore our demand, be prepared to face the political consequences. Telangana will challenge you in Delhi itself. If necessary, we will work to ensure your government is removed.” He reiterated that the Congress under Rahul Gandhi is committed to implementing the 42% BC quota and will not rest until the goal is achieved."

Revanth drew parallels with the historic social justice initiatives of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, stating that today’s Congress is following the same path to empower the marginalised. “This is a once‑in‑a‑century opportunity to correct historic injustice. We will not let it slip,” he stressed.

The CM gave a call to action: “Our fight will continue until every BC citizen of Telangana gets their rightful share. The ball is in the Prime Minister’s court—either approve the bills or face the people’s verdict.”

Rahul extends support from Jharkhand

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed full support to the Telangana Government’s demand for Presidential assent to the state law providing 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in education, employment, and local bodies from Jharkhand where he was participating in the funeral rites of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren.

Rahul Gandhi, in a message on X, hailed the law as a “major advance towards the Constitution’s vision of social justice,” noting that it is firmly grounded in data from the caste census conducted in Telangana. He stressed that the measure is essential to ensuring equitable representation and empowerment of BC communities.

Expressing gratitude to INDIA bloc leaders who joined the dharna and voiced their solidarity, Rahul Gandhi urged the President to take immediate note of the demand and grant assent to the legislation.

“This fight is not just for Telangana,” he said. “It is a collective fight to ensure that Indians from marginalized communities have their rightful share in power and progress.”

Rahul Gandhi stressed that the Congress party will continue to stand by the people of Telangana and all marginalized sections across the country.