Telangana Pushes for Historic Reservation Hike

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-18T10:25:29.190283+05:30

- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has requested a meeting with PM Modi to discuss two new bills increasing OBC reservations to 42%. - The bills aim to breach the Supreme Court's 50% cap on caste-based reservations, sparking controversy and debate. - The assembly passed the bills through a voice vote, with support from multiple political parties. - The new legislation is based on a recent caste survey, showing OBCs make up 56.33% of Telangana's population. - Reddy calls for constitutional amendments to implement the new quotas, urging opposition leaders to join the effort. Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/telangana-assembly-passes-bills-to-increase-backward-classes-reservation-to-42-12967338.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/telangana-assembly-passes-bills-to-increase-obc-reservation-to-42-101742239451584.html), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/telangana-banks-on-door-to-door-survey-data-to-build-quota-case/articleshow/119135043.cms)

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has requested a meeting with PM Modi to discuss two new bills increasing OBC reservations to 42%.
The bills aim to breach the Supreme Court's 50% cap on caste-based reservations, sparking controversy and debate.
The assembly passed the bills through a voice vote, with support from multiple political parties.
The new legislation is based on a recent caste survey, showing OBCs make up 56.33% of Telangana's population.
Reddy calls for constitutional amendments to implement the new quotas, urging opposition leaders to join the effort.

Source: Moneycontrol, Hindustan Times, The Times Of India