Naidu repeatedly deceives BCs on reservations: Ramesh Goud

Tadepalli, October 11: YSRCP BC Cell Working President Ramesh Goud slammed Chandrababu Naidu for repeatedly deceiving Backward Classes with promises of 34% reservations without ensuring legal protection.

Addressing the media at YSRCP headquarters, he questioned how the Rajiv Ranjan Mishra Commission report, submitted on August 14, was followed by a government announcement on August 18 and GOs on August 19 without comprehensive discussion or transparent approval. TDP leaders celebrated the announcements despite foreseeable legal obstacles.

After delaying implementation for two years, Naidu is now substituting party-level assurances for statutory reservations. Unlike party allocations, legally reserved seats protect BC candidates across political parties, including independents. Naidu must secure a constitutional amendment and pursue Ninth Schedule protection through the NDA government.

Under Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, BCs received nine of 13 mayoral positions, six of 13 Zilla Parishad chairmanships, 239 of 636 MPP posts and 44 of 84 municipal chairperson positions through political representation measures.

Jagan also enacted legislation providing 50% representation for BCs, SCs, STs and minorities in nominated posts and works, alongside welfare initiatives in education, healthcare and grassroots administration.

Goud demanded answers from coalition ministers and reaffirmed YSRCP’s commitment to securing legally enforceable BC reservations.