Backward Classes have clinched over 61% of seats in the recent municipal elections in Telangana. Despite only 28.22% of municipality wards and 35.25% of municipal corporation divisions being reserved for them, BCs managed to secure 61% of these positions. BC Commission Chairman G. Niranjan and members expressed delight at this significant victory, attributing it to the growing awareness among BC communities.
Elections for 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations took place on February 11, with results announced on February 13. In the previous Panchayat elections, BC candidates secured 52.75% of seats, including those in the general category. Looking ahead, BC representatives are hopeful for success in upcoming elections for various bodies like Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies and Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies.
A recent state survey revealed that BCs make up 56.33% of the population in Telangana. Despite the State Assembly passing a bill proposing 42% reservation for BCs, the approval from the Central government is still pending. The BC Commission officials noted that some parties have taken legal action to block the implementation of this reservation.
Considering the victories of BC candidates in recent elections, the BC Commission is urging the Central government to approve the 42% reservation by adding it to the 9th Schedule. They also appealed to those who have filed legal challenges to withdraw them, facilitating the smooth implementation of the reservation.
